Description
knowns through 0.33.0 exempts the project.set action from permission guard checks unconditionally, allowing read-only agent sessions to bypass restrictions. Attackers can invoke project.set to repoint the server at another project directory and obtain write access capabilities.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| knowns-dev | knowns | <= 0.33.0 |
References
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/permissions/guard.go#L104-L113
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/blob/v0.33.0/internal/permissions/registry.go#L51-L54
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-h73x-698r-qrvg
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/knowns-through-0.33.0-authorization-bypass-via-project-set-bootstrap-exemption
- https://github.com/knowns-dev/knowns/security/advisories/GHSA-h73x-698r-qrvg
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 10, 2026
- Last modified
- Sep 15, 2026
- NVD status
- Deferred