CVE-2026-88939: knowns through 0.33.0 Authorization Bypass via project.set Bootstrap Exemption

Published Sep 10, 2026
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Updated

knowns through 0.33.0 exempts the project.set action from permission guard checks unconditionally, allowing read-only agent sessions to bypass restrictions. Attackers can invoke project.set to repoint the server at another project directory and obtain write access capabilities.

Affected Software

1 affected component
knowns<=0.33.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade project.set to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.33.0Patch Authorization Bypass via project.set Bootstrap Exemption

Event History

Sep 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs a read-only agent session. The attack can be performed remotely with low complexity and does not require user interaction.

2

What access can an attacker gain?

By invoking project.set, an attacker can repoint the server to another project directory and obtain write-access capabilities.

3

Are read-only restrictions sufficient mitigation?

No. The project.set action is exempted unconditionally from permission guard checks, so read-only agent sessions can bypass those restrictions.

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