What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
An Arbitrary File Write vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft's Semantic Kernel .NET SDK, specifically within the SessionsPythonPlugin.
Developers who have built applications which include Microsoft's Semantic Kernel .NET SDK and are using the SessionsPythonPlugin.
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
The problem has been fixed in Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Core version 1.70.0. Users should upgrade to version 1.70.0 or higher.
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
Users can create a Function Invocation Filter which checks the arguments being passed to any calls to DownloadFileAsync or UploadFileAsync and ensures the provided localFilePath is allow listed.
Are there any links users can visit to find out more? - Sample showing safe use of the CodeInterpreterPlugin - PR to Add file upload security controls to SessionsPythonPlugin
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-06T21:16:17Z",
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-06T18:37:24Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
}