CVE-2026-58481: Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58481?

network-ai: upgrade to 5.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58481 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58481 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-58481 affect?

CVE-2026-58481 affects network-ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.12.2, `AgentRuntime` promises scoped file access under a configured sandbox `basePath`, but its path containment checks use raw string prefix tests. A sandbox b

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-58481?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-58481 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting network-ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.12.2, `AgentRuntime` promises scoped file access under a configured sandbox `basePath`, but its path containment checks use raw string prefix tests. A sandbox base such as `/tmp/network-ai-sandbox` also matches a sibling path such as `/tmp/network-ai-sandbox_evil/secret.txt`. An agent/user that can call `AgentRuntime.readFile()` or `AgentRuntime.listDir()` can read or

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-23
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: network-ai

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 17:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

network-ai network-ai UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.12.2

Fixed in: 5.12.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy network-ai || rpm -q network-ai || network-ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.12.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade network-ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade network-ai

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-58481?

network-ai: upgrade to 5.12.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58481 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58481 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-2026-58481 affect?

CVE-2026-58481 affects network-ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Network-AI is a TypeScript/Node.js multi-agent orchestrator. Prior to version 5.12.2, `AgentRuntime` promises scoped file access under a configured sandbox `basePath`, but its path containment checks use raw string prefix tests. A sandbox b

How urgent is CVE-2026-58481?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Node.js vulnerabilities

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References

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