Path Traversal Vulnerability in FoundationAgents MetaGPT for Local Exploitation
CVE-2026-19059

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Foundationagents

Status
Metagpt
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-19059?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in FoundationAgents MetaGPT up to version 0.8.2, particularly affecting the read function in metagpt/tools/libs/editor.py. This vulnerability allows attackers with local access to manipulate file paths, potentially enabling unauthorized file access. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, and the vendor was notified prior to this disclosure but did not respond to address the issue.

Affected Version(s)

MetaGPT 0.8.0

MetaGPT 0.8.1

MetaGPT 0.8.2

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-2026-19059 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/386516
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/386516/cti
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https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19059
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

tchen200311 (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.