NUGET · JULY 2026 · EARLY WARNING

Microsoft Kiota Package Vulnerable to Path Traversal Attack

EARLY WARNING · UNCONFIRMED. This page describes a developing threat that 0Day surfaced from early signals and has not yet independently confirmed. Details may change. Always verify against the primary sources before acting.

GHSA-P5RM-JG5C-8C77Severity: HIGH

An early warning has been issued regarding a potential path traversal vulnerability in the Microsoft Kiota package, which could allow unauthorized access to files outside the intended package boundary.

What happened

Reportedly, the Microsoft Kiota package is vulnerable to a path traversal attack due to improper handling of file references in generated plugin manifests. This vulnerability, tracked under GHSA-P5RM-JG5C-8C77, appears to affect versions introduced from 0 up to 1.31.1 and from 0.1.0 to 0.1.0. To mitigate this issue, it is recommended to upgrade to Kiota v1.32.5. Users should consult the primary sources for more detailed information and to assess their exposure to this vulnerability.

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