CVE-2026-5597 griptape-ai griptape ComputerTool tool.py path traversal
Attackers can exploit path traversal in griptape-ai's ComputerTool to read or modify arbitrary files via the filename argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-5597?
CVE-2026-5597 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in griptape-ai griptape, published on 5 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw has been found in griptape-ai griptape 0.19.4. This affects an unknown part of the file griptape\tools\computer\tool.py of the component ComputerTool. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5597?
How do I fix CVE-2026-5597?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5597 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-2026-5597 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-5597 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-42pc-3px2-cj2r.