CVE-2026-18953: Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in aws-transform-mcp-server

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory in the getresource 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
aws-transform-mcp-server/get_resource>=0.1.0<0.1.5
Amazon Aws Transform Mcp Server Python>=0.1.0<0.1.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Amazon awslabs.aws-transform-mcp-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.1.5

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-18953?

The severity of CVE-2026-18953 is high with a score of 8.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-18953?

To fix CVE-2026-18953, upgrade the aws-transform-mcp-server package to version 0.1.5 or higher.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-18953 have on my system?

CVE-2026-18953 may allow an attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended working directory, leading to potential data loss or system compromise.

4

Is CVE-2026-18953 related to path traversal vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2026-18953 is classified as a path traversal vulnerability.

5

Which versions of aws-transform-mcp-server are affected by CVE-2026-18953?

CVE-2026-18953 affects versions 0.1.0 through 0.1.4 of aws-transform-mcp-server.

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