Is CVE-2026-40117 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2026-40117, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-40117 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-40117 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-40117?

CVE-2026-40117 has a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-40117

CWE-862Published: April 9, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

6.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.2th

Official Description

PraisonAIAgents is a multi-agent teams system. Prior to 1.5.128, read_skill_file() in skill_tools.py allows reading arbitrary files from the filesystem by accepting an unrestricted skill_path parameter. Unlike file_tools.read_file which enforces workspace boundary confinement, and unlike run_skill_script which requires critical-level approval, read_skill_file has neither protection. An agent influenced by prompt injection can exfiltrate sensitive files without triggering any approval prompt. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.128.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-40117 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-40117. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.