Path Traversal Vulnerability in alioshr Memory-Bank-MCP
CVE-2026-15524

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

AliOShr

Status
Memory-bank-mcp
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-15524?

A security vulnerability is present in versions up to 0.2.1 and 3.1 of the alioshr memory-bank-mcp. This flaw is rooted in the vulnerability of the list-project-files-validation-factory.ts file, where manipulation of the 'projectName' argument can lead to path traversal attacks. Local access to the system is necessary for exploitation. Despite prior notification through an issue report, the project maintainers have yet to address the issue, raising concerns about potential risk exposure. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed and could be leveraged by an attacker if left unmitigated.

Affected Version(s)

memory-bank-mcp 0.2.0

memory-bank-mcp 0.2.1

memory-bank-mcp 3.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-15524 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/377853
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/377853/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15524
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Mcfly_Zhang (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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