# CVE-2026-19336: Pimzino spec-workflow-mcp approvals.ts ApprovalStorage.createApproval path traversal

- Severity: CVSS 4.8 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=poc, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-08-09 · Updated: 2026-08-10

## Affected

- Pimzino spec-workflow-mcp: 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, 2.2.5, 2.2.6

## Description

A vulnerability was found in Pimzino spec-workflow-mcp up to 2.2.6. This issue affects the function ApprovalStorage.createApproval of the file src/tools/approvals.ts. Performing a manipulation of the argument categoryName results in path traversal. The attack is only possible with local access. Upgrading to version 2.2.7 is capable of addressing this issue. The patch is named 9c7a7839e690bb4543f0e7481b5740d23808e5fe. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Pimzino spec-workflow-mcp, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/387172
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/387172/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19336
- https://vuldb.com/submit/865260
- https://github.com/Pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp/issues/220
- https://github.com/Pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp/pull/222
- https://github.com/Pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp/commit/9c7a7839e690bb4543f0e7481b5740d23808e5fe
- https://github.com/Pimzino/spec-workflow-mcp/

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