CVE-2026-15526 augmnt augments-mcp-server scan_project_deps scan-project-deps.ts scanProjectDeps path traversal
Local attackers can exploit path traversal in the scanProjectDeps function to read arbitrary files via the packageJsonPath 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-2026-15526?
CVE-2026-15526 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in augmnt augments-mcp-server, 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 flaw has been found in augmnt augments-mcp-server 7.1.0. This issue affects the function scanProjectDeps of the file src/tools/v4/scan-project-deps.ts of the component scan_project_deps. Executing a manipulation of the argument packageJsonPath can lead to path traversal. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been published 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-2026-15526?
How do I fix CVE-2026-15526?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-15526 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-2026-15526 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-15526 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v62x-f943-965f.