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CVE-2026-18482

Command injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.65%
  1. Published20 Aug 2026

Description

Neo.mjs contains a command injection vulnerability within the FileSystemService.mjs component of the ai/mcp/server/file-system MCP server, where the checkSyntax() and runPlaywrightTest() functions unsafely interpolate caller-controlled absolutePath values into shell commands, enabling arbitrary OS command execution when an AI agent is induced to invoke these tools. Commit 88c77fc fixes these vulnerabilities.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-18482 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-18482 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.65%.

How severe is CVE-2026-18482?

CVE-2026-18482 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-18482?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.