CVE-2026-56078
CVE-2026-56078 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37962
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PraisonAI before 1.5.115 contains a path traversal vulnerability in MultiAgentMonitor that fails to sanitize agent IDs when building file paths. Attackers can include traversal sequences like ../ in agent IDs to read, write, or overwrite arbitrary files, enabling sensitive disclosure, denial of service, or code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56078?
- PraisonAI before 1.5.115 contains a path traversal vulnerability in MultiAgentMonitor that fails to sanitize agent IDs when building file paths. Attackers can include traversal sequences like ../ in agent IDs to read, write, or overwrite arbitrary files, enabling sensitive disclosure, denial of service, or code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56078?
- CVE-2026-56078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-56078 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-56078?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-56078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-56078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37962.
- When was CVE-2026-56078 published?
- CVE-2026-56078 was published on 2026-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-22.
References
- https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI
- https://github.com/MervinPraison/PraisonAI/security/advisories/GHSA-766v-q9x3-g744
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/praisonai-arbitrary-file-read-and-write-via-path-traversal-in-multiagentmonitor
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