CVE-2026-18482
Command injection
- 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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
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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.