CVE-2026-7217 Details
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in Deepractice PromptX up to 2.4.0. The affected element is the function read_docx/read_xlsx/read_pptx/list_xlsx_sheets/read_pdf of the file packages/mcp-office/src/index.ts of the component Document File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument path leads to absolute path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A vulnerability allowing absolute path traversal has been identified in Deepractice PromptX versions through 2.4.0. The issue resides in the Document File Handler component, specifically within the function read_docx, read_xlsx, read_pptx, list_xlsx_sheets, and read_pdf of the file packages/mcp-office/src/index.ts. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary Office or PDF files from the local filesystem by manipulating the path argument, bypassing workspace boundaries. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, and a public exploit is available.
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Assessed Apr 28, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Deepractice/PromptX/ | [email protected] | ProductVendor |
| https://github.com/Deepractice/PromptX/issues/571 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/802120 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359817 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitPartial Content |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359817/cti | [email protected] | Content Wall |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
| CWE-36 | Absolute Path Traversal | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Deepractice PromptX | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |