CVE-2026-9468 dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank index.ts handleInitializeMemoryBank path traversal
Remote attackers can exploit path traversal in the memory bank initialization to read or modify arbitrary files.
- 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-2026-9468?
CVE-2026-9468 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank, published on 25 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank up to 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f. The affected element is the function handleInitializeMemoryBank of the file src/index.ts. The manipulation of the argument projectPath results in path traversal. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. 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-2026-9468?
How do I fix CVE-2026-9468?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9468 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-2026-9468 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-9468 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fh4-hw94-qg7r.