Semantic Kernel has Arbitrary File Write via AI Agent Function Calling in .NET SDK

### Impact _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` ### Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_ The problem has been fixed in [Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Plugins.Core version 1.71.0](https://www.nuget.org/packages/Microsoft.SemanticKernel.Plugins.Core/1.71.0). Users should upgrade to version 1.71.0 or higher. ### Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_ Users can create a [Function Invocation Filter](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/semantic-kernel/concepts/enterprise-readiness/filters?pivots=programming-language-csharp#function-invocation-filter) which checks the arguments being passed to any calls to `DownloadFileAsync ` or `UploadFileAsync` and ensures the provided `localFilePath` is allow listed. ### References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_ - [Sample showing safe use of the CodeInterpreterPlugin](https://github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel/blob/main/dotnet/samples/Demos/CodeInterpreterPlugin/Program.cs#L61-L64) - [PR to Add file upload security controls to SessionsPythonPlugin](https://github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel/pull/13478/changes#diff-88d3cacba2bfa84eef8f2aa171b34f9940338cbb784a3ffc49f5fe3af1b8943d)

CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity from

GitHub (reviewed advisory)

Weakness

CWE-22

Also known as

CVE-2026-25592, PYSEC-2026-531

• github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel/security/advisories/GHSA-2ww3-72rp-wpp4
• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25592
• github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel/pull/13478/changes#diff-88d3cacba2bfa84eef8f2aa171b34f9940338cbb784a3ffc49f5fe3af1b8943d
• github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel
• github.com/microsoft/semantic-kernel/blob/main/dotnet/samples/Demos/CodeInterpreterPlugin/Program.cs#L61-L64