CVE-2026-58484: Network-ai path traversal (CVSS 7.1)

Description

Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.12.2, `EnvironmentManager.listBackups()` reads each backup's `_manifest.json` and trusts the manifest's `path` field. `EnvironmentManager.pruneBackups()` later passes that trusted `entry.path` directly to `rmSync(entry.path, { recursive: true, force: true })`. An attacker who can place or modify a manifest inside `data/<env>/.backups/<name>/_manifest.json` can cause `network-ai env backup prune --env <env> --keep <n>` or any code path invoking `pruneBackups()` to recursively delete an arbitrary path accessible to the Network-AI process user. This is fixed in v5.12.2. `pruneBackups()` no longer passes `entry.path` from the on-disk manifest to `rmSync`. The deletion path is recomputed from a format-validated `entry.backupId`, and a `dirname` containment check confines deletion to exactly one level under the backups directory. A poisoned manifest (e.g. `"path": "/"`) is now inert.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Network-ai< 5.12.2

Remediation

Fixed in

Network-ai≥ 5.12.2

Patch & vendor advisories

References

https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/commit/a59c13a1f0ce0e8a0779a90343eef92fac5ab4c3Patch
https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/releases/tag/v5.12.2PatchRelease Notes
https://github.com/Jovancoding/Network-AI/security/advisories/GHSA-2fmp-9rvw-hc96ExploitPatchVendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-58484 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-58484 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.20%.

How severe is CVE-2026-58484?

CVE-2026-58484 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-58484?

Affected products include Network-ai.

How do I fix CVE-2026-58484?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Network-ai 5.12.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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