Path Traversal in mindpilot-mcp

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal flaw in the abrinsmead mindpilot-mcp 0.5.0 tool. It affects the HistoryService component where unvalidated user input in the ID argument allows attackers to manipulate file paths. By using sequences like '../', attackers can access files outside the intended history directory, potentially reading, writing, or deleting arbitrary JSON files on the local system.

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Detection Guidance

Check for unusual file access patterns in the mindpilot-mcp history directory. Monitor logs for path traversal attempts like '../' in requests to /api/history/:id endpoints. Use tools like curl to test endpoints with crafted IDs containing path traversal sequences.

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Impact Analysis

If you use mindpilot-mcp 0.5.0, an attacker with local access could exploit this to read sensitive files, modify or delete important data, or plant malicious files on your system. Since the tool stores history data locally, files outside the intended directory could include configuration files, user data, or other sensitive information depending on your system setup.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's requirements for safeguarding protected health information. If exploited, it may result in data breaches, unauthorized modifications, or deletions of regulated data, potentially leading to legal penalties or compliance violations.

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Mitigation Strategies

Disable or uninstall mindpilot-mcp 0.5.0 immediately. If continued use is required, restrict filesystem permissions to prevent unauthorized file access. Apply input validation to HistoryService parameters to block path traversal sequences.

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