CVE-2026-59726
CriticalPrior to 3.16.3, ruflo's default docker-compose deployment exposed the MCP bridge POST /mcp and POST /mcp/:group endpoints without authentication, allowing an unauthenticated network attacker to invoke tools/call to terminal_execute, obtain a shell in the bridge container, read…
Published Jul 9, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-42656, GHSA-c4hm-4h84-2cf3
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-59726 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting ruflo.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 3.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ruflo 3.16.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.0%
Higher than 87.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
Ruflo is an agent meta-harness for Claude Code and Codex. Prior to 3.16.3, ruflo's default docker-compose deployment exposed the MCP bridge POST /mcp and POST /mcp/:group endpoints without authentication, allowing an unauthenticated network attacker to invoke tools/call to terminal_execute, obtain a shell in the bridge container, read provider API keys, and poison AgentDB learning-store patterns. This issue is fixed in version 3.16.3.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ruflo | See advisory | 3.16.3 |
Patched Releases
ruflo
3.16.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 9, 2026
Last updated
Aug 12, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
- CWE-942 Permissive Cross-domain Security Policy with Untrusted Domains
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/59xxx/CVE-2026-59726.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59726
- otherhttps://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/commit/d00a0a40cd8bdbca877ac7f675f416bdc69accd1
- otherhttps://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/pull/2521
- otherhttps://github.com/ruvnet/ruflo/releases/tag/v3.16.3
FAQ
Common Questions.
Ruflo is an agent meta-harness for Claude Code and Codex.
Affected: ruflo. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including ruflo 3.16.3.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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