CVE-2026-15524 alioshr memory-bank-mcp list-project-files-validation-factory.ts path traversal
A path traversal vulnerability in the memory-bank-mcp library allows local attackers to read or modify arbitrary files via the projectName argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-15524?
CVE-2026-15524 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in alioshr memory-bank-mcp, published on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in alioshr memory-bank-mcp up to 0.2.1/3.1. This affects an unknown part of the file list-project-files-validation-factory.ts. Such manipulation of the argument projectName leads to path traversal. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-15524?
How do I fix CVE-2026-15524?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-15524 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15524 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xj39-q498-f3c8.