CVE-2026-51853 Path traversal in n/a
The agent-zero library allows unrestricted file access by initializing the file browser with the host root directory, enabling attackers to read any system file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-51853?
CVE-2026-51853 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
agent-zero 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, and 1.10 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in python/helpers/file_browser.py:FileBrowser.__init__. The FileBrowser class initializes with the host root directory as the workspace, allowing the agent to access any file on the system without restriction.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-51853?
How do I fix CVE-2026-51853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-51853 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-2026-51853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-51853 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6rq-qhh6-gpf5.