Is CVE-2026-5998 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2026-5998, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2026-5998 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-5998 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5998?

CVE-2026-5998 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-5998

CWE-22Published: April 10, 2026· Updated: Apr 13, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.1th

Official Description

A flaw has been found in zhayujie chatgpt-on-wechat CowAgent up to 2.0.4. This affects the function dispatch of the file agent/memory/service.py of the component API Memory Content Endpoint. This manipulation of the argument filename causes path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.0.5 mitigates this issue. Patch name: 174ee0cafc9e8e9d97a23c305418251485b8aa89. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5998 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-5998. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.