CVE-2026-85685 AgentScope through 2.0.7.post1 Arbitrary Directory Copy via add_skill

High 8.7 Published Updated

Attackers can copy arbitrary server directories into the agent workspace via path traversal in add_skill, exposing sensitive files.

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-2026-85685?

CVE-2026-85685 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in agentscope-ai agentscope, published on 4 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AgentScope through 2.0.7.post1 contains a path traversal vulnerability in LocalWorkspace.add_skill that copies arbitrary server directories into the agent workspace via an unconfined source path parameter. Attackers can supply any directory path in the skill_path request parameter to copy files into the skills directory, making them accessible through the workspace skill listing.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-85685?

How do I fix CVE-2026-85685?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-85685 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-2026-85685 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-85685 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gpf9-4466-gc5g.

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