CVE-2026-19370: Path Traversal in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp
CVE-2026-19370 is a path traversal vulnerability in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp version 0.1.0. It affects the functions fs.writeFileSync, fs.existsSync, and fs.readFileSync in the index.ts file of the geminithinking component. The vulnerability arises from manipulation of the sessionCommand/sessionPath arguments, allowing an attacker with local access to traverse directories improperly. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The CVSS 4.8 score indicates a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp 0.1.0 involves path traversal due to improper handling of sessionCommand/sessionPath arguments in file system functions (fs.writeFileSync, fs.existsSync, fs.readFileSync) within the geminithinking component's index.ts file. Exploitation requires local access, and the issue was reported early but remains unaddressed by the vendor. No patch or official remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially reading or writing files outside intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized access or modification of files on the affected system. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file system operations involving sessionCommand/sessionPath. No official fix or workaround is currently available.
CVE-2026-19370: Path Traversal in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp
Description
CVE-2026-19370 is a path traversal vulnerability in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp version 0.1.0. It affects the functions fs.writeFileSync, fs.existsSync, and fs.readFileSync in the index.ts file of the geminithinking component. The vulnerability arises from manipulation of the sessionCommand/sessionPath arguments, allowing an attacker with local access to traverse directories improperly. The project has been informed but has not yet responded or issued a fix. The CVSS 4.8 score indicates a medium severity level.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
pkg:github/bartekke8it56w2/new-mcpcpe:2.3:a:bartekke8it56w2:new-mcp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in bartekke8it56w2 new-mcp 0.1.0 involves path traversal due to improper handling of sessionCommand/sessionPath arguments in file system functions (fs.writeFileSync, fs.existsSync, fs.readFileSync) within the geminithinking component's index.ts file. Exploitation requires local access, and the issue was reported early but remains unaddressed by the vendor. No patch or official remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to perform path traversal, potentially reading or writing files outside intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized access or modification of files on the affected system. However, the impact is limited by the requirement for local access and the medium CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file system operations involving sessionCommand/sessionPath. No official fix or workaround is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-09T07:06:00.299Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a79c988bf8831d539b0ea4e
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 12:52:24 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 12:53:23 UTC
Last updated: 08/10/2026, 15:40:59 UTC
Views: 4
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