CVE-2026-39981: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Josh-XT AGiXT
AGiXT is a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform. Prior to 1.9.2, the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension fails to validate that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. An authenticated attacker can use directory traversal sequences to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
AGiXT, a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform, contains a path traversal vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-39981. The vulnerability arises because the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension does not properly ensure that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. This allows an authenticated attacker to use directory traversal sequences to access or modify files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 1.9.2 and is addressed by updating to version 1.9.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This can lead to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade AGiXT to version 1.9.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed by a vendor advisory but the description states the issue is fixed in 1.9.2, so applying this update is the recommended mitigation.
CVE-2026-39981: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Josh-XT AGiXT
Description
AGiXT is a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform. Prior to 1.9.2, the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension fails to validate that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. An authenticated attacker can use directory traversal sequences to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.9.2.
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Technical Analysis
AGiXT, a dynamic AI Agent Automation Platform, contains a path traversal vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-39981. The vulnerability arises because the safe_join() function in the essential_abilities extension does not properly ensure that resolved file paths remain within the designated agent workspace. This allows an authenticated attacker to use directory traversal sequences to access or modify files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 1.9.2 and is addressed by updating to version 1.9.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the AGiXT instance. This can lead to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system. The CVSS score of 8.8 reflects high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade AGiXT to version 1.9.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed by a vendor advisory but the description states the issue is fixed in 1.9.2, so applying this update is the recommended mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-08T00:01:47.628Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d843791cc7ad14da3fb698
Added to database: 4/10/2026, 12:25:29 AM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:35:47 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 7:54:53 AM
Views: 7
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