How to Fix CVE-2026-5597: griptape (Bundle Sibling)

*By Sai Kiran Pandrala*

Last verified: 2026-05-25

CVE-2026-5597 is a sibling vulnerability in the same Griptape-ai griptape advisory bundle as CVE-2026-5595. The same patched build closes every CVE in the bundle, so the remediation procedure for CVE-2026-5597 matches the primary write-up.

What is different about CVE-2026-5597?

A flaw has been found in griptape-ai griptape 0.19.4. This affects an unknown part of the file griptape\tools\computer\tool.py of the component ComputerTool. Executing a manipulation of the argument filename can lead to path traversal.

Impact is consistent with the bundle: unauthorized file reads or writes through path traversal. The patched build closes every code path in the advisory in one update.

How to fix CVE-2026-5597

Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-5595.

For a quick check, confirm the running version of griptape:

# Confirm the installed version via your package manager
dpkg -l | grep -i griptape   # Debian/Ubuntu
rpm -qa | grep -i griptape   # RHEL/CentOS/Rocky

Frequently asked questions

Is CVE-2026-5597 being actively exploited?

Not at the time of writing. It is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. That status can change, so monitor the vendor advisory and the KEV catalog if the system is exposed.

How severe is CVE-2026-5597?

CVSS rates it 5.3 (Medium). Use that score to set your patch priority alongside the other items in your queue.

Do I have to take griptape offline to apply the patch?

It depends on the deployment. High-availability or clustered installs can usually patch one node at a time with no full outage. Standalone installs typically need a short restart. Always follow the vendor's documented upgrade steps.

What if my vulnerability scanner still flags CVE-2026-5597 after I patch?

Re-run the scan after a service restart, then confirm the scanner's plugin set is up to date. Some scanners detect by banner version only and lag the official fix metadata by a release.

References

• Official vendor advisory: https://vuldb.com/vuln/355391
• NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5597
• CISA KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
• Primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-5595

*Written by Sai Kiran Pandrala. Last verified 2026-05-25. Part of the Griptape-ai griptape advisory bundle. Full procedure at how-to-fix-cve-2026-5595.*