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CVE-2026-18953

HIGH · CVSS 8.6 EPSS 0.14% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-05 · Last synced 2026-08-16

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The get_resource tool in Amazon awslabs.aws-transform-mcp-server versions 0.1.0 to 0.1.4 is vulnerable due to improper pathname restrictions, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files outside the designated working directory through the savePath parameter. This could lead to unauthorized file access or manipulation, posing a significant risk to system integrity. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize upgrading to version 0.1.5 or later to mitigate this high-severity vulnerability.

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CVE
CVE-2026-18953
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.6
EPSS
0.14%

Original NVD Description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in the get_resource tool in Amazon awslabs.aws-transform-mcp-server 0.1.0 through 0.1.4 might allow a context-dependent actor to write arbitrary files outside the intended working directory via the savePath parameter. To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to version 0.1.5 or later.

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