dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank up to 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f src/index.ts handleInitializeMemoryBank projectPath path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank up to 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f. It has been rated as critical. The impacted element is the function handleInitializeMemoryBank of the file src/index.ts. This manipulation of the argument projectPath causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-9468. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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A vulnerability has been found in dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank up to 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function handleInitializeMemoryBank of the file src/index.ts. The manipulation of the argument projectPath with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-9468. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-31699). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Banking Software

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• dazeb

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• cline-mcp-memory-bank

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• 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f

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• Product: https://github.com/dazeb/cline-mcp-memory-bank/

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• Submit #813991: dazeb cline-mcp-memory-bank 55c81b9cf6c16700983c84dc4cdea3cafa19a75f Path Traversal (by github.com)

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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