PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22661: prompts.chat prior to commit 0f8d4c3 contains a path traversal vulnerability in skill file handling that allow
CVE-2026-22661 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting prompts.chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
prompts.chat prior to commit 0f8d4c3 contains a path traversal vulnerability in skill file handling that allows attackers to write arbitrary files to the client system by crafting malicious ZIP archives with unsanitized filenames containing path traversal sequences. Attackers can exploit missing server-side filename validation to inject path traversal sequences ../ into skill file archives, which when extracted by vulnerable tools writing files o
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-04-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-24 |
Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-22661?
prompts.chat: upgrade to 2026-03-25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22661 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-22661 affect?
CVE-2026-22661 affects prompts.chat. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). prompts.chat prior to commit 0f8d4c3 contains a path traversal vulnerability in skill file handling that allows attackers to write arbitrary files to the client system by crafting malicious ZIP archives with unsanitized filenames containing
How urgent is CVE-2026-22661?
Priority 36/100. High severity
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