CVE-2026-42075: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in EvoMap evolver
Evolver is a GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents. Prior to version 1.69.3, a path traversal vulnerability in the skill download (fetch) command allows attackers to write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem. The --out= flag accepts user-provided paths without validation, enabling directory traversal attacks that can overwrite critical system files or create files in sensitive location. This issue has been patched in version 1.69.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
EvoMap evolver versions before 1.69.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the skill download command. The vulnerability arises because the --out= flag does not properly validate user input, enabling directory traversal attacks. This allows an attacker with limited privileges to write files outside the intended directory, potentially overwriting important system files or creating files in sensitive locations. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-42075 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The issue has been fixed in version 1.69.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized file writes to arbitrary locations on the filesystem. This may result in overwriting critical system files or placing malicious files in sensitive directories, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EvoMap evolver to version 1.69.3 or later, where this path traversal vulnerability has been patched. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed by a vendor advisory link, but the description states the issue is fixed in version 1.69.3.
CVE-2026-42075: CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in EvoMap evolver
Description
Evolver is a GEP-powered self-evolving engine for AI agents. Prior to version 1.69.3, a path traversal vulnerability in the skill download (fetch) command allows attackers to write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem. The --out= flag accepts user-provided paths without validation, enabling directory traversal attacks that can overwrite critical system files or create files in sensitive location. This issue has been patched in version 1.69.3.
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Technical Analysis
EvoMap evolver versions before 1.69.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the skill download command. The vulnerability arises because the --out= flag does not properly validate user input, enabling directory traversal attacks. This allows an attacker with limited privileges to write files outside the intended directory, potentially overwriting important system files or creating files in sensitive locations. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-42075 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The issue has been fixed in version 1.69.3.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized file writes to arbitrary locations on the filesystem. This may result in overwriting critical system files or placing malicious files in sensitive directories, potentially impacting system integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade EvoMap evolver to version 1.69.3 or later, where this path traversal vulnerability has been patched. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed by a vendor advisory link, but the description states the issue is fixed in version 1.69.3.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-23T19:17:30.565Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f8d216cbff5d8610397047
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 5:06:30 PM
Last enriched: 5/4/2026, 5:21:45 PM
Last updated: 5/5/2026, 5:54:07 AM
Views: 3
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