CVE-2025-11489

What it is

A security vulnerability has been detected in wonderwhy-er DesktopCommanderMCP up to 0.2.13. This vulnerability affects the function isPathAllowed of the file src/tools/filesystem.ts. The manipulation leads to symlink following. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The attack's complexity is rated as high. It is stated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor explains: "Our restriction features are designed as guardrails for LLMs to help them stay closer to what users want, rather than hardened security boundaries. (...) For users where security is a top priority, we continue to recommend using Desktop Commander with Docker, which provides actual isolation. (...) We'll keep this issue open for future consideration if we receive more user demand for improved restrictions." This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-10-08 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-08 13:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 1.1 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2025-10-08 18:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-08 13:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-59

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• wonderwhy-er Desktopcommandermcp ≤ 0.2.13

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 1.1

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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