fix(lsp/runtime): add workspace path containment check to _read_file #10739

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HAL9000 merged 2 commits from fix/issue-10490-lsp-path-containment into master 2026-04-23 09:38:33 +00:00
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Summary

Fixes a path traversal security vulnerability in LspRuntime._read_file. The method previously had no check that the requested file path was contained within the workspace directory, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the filesystem.

Changes

Security Fix

  • Added _workspace_paths: dict[str, str] to LspRuntime.__init__ to track per-server workspace roots
  • start_server now stores the resolved workspace path for each server name
  • stop_server removes the workspace path when a server stops
  • stop_all clears all workspace path entries
  • _read_file now accepts an optional workspace_path: str | None = None parameter
  • When workspace_path is provided, _read_file resolves both paths and raises LspError if the file is outside the workspace (prevents ../../etc/passwd style attacks)
  • get_diagnostics, get_completions, get_hover, and get_definitions all pass the registered workspace path to _read_file

Tests

  • Added features/lsp_path_containment.feature with 10 BDD scenarios
  • Added features/steps/lsp_path_containment_steps.py with step definitions

Quality Gates

  • lint: passing
  • typecheck: passing (0 errors)
  • unit_tests: 10/10 new scenarios passing, 153 total LSP scenarios passing

Closes #10490


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## Summary Fixes a path traversal security vulnerability in `LspRuntime._read_file`. The method previously had no check that the requested file path was contained within the workspace directory, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the filesystem. ## Changes ### Security Fix - Added `_workspace_paths: dict[str, str]` to `LspRuntime.__init__` to track per-server workspace roots - `start_server` now stores the resolved workspace path for each server name - `stop_server` removes the workspace path when a server stops - `stop_all` clears all workspace path entries - `_read_file` now accepts an optional `workspace_path: str | None = None` parameter - When `workspace_path` is provided, `_read_file` resolves both paths and raises `LspError` if the file is outside the workspace (prevents `../../etc/passwd` style attacks) - `get_diagnostics`, `get_completions`, `get_hover`, and `get_definitions` all pass the registered workspace path to `_read_file` ### Tests - Added `features/lsp_path_containment.feature` with 10 BDD scenarios - Added `features/steps/lsp_path_containment_steps.py` with step definitions ## Quality Gates - lint: passing - typecheck: passing (0 errors) - unit_tests: 10/10 new scenarios passing, 153 total LSP scenarios passing Closes #10490 --- **Automated by CleverAgents Bot** Supervisor: Implementation Pool | Agent: implementation-worker
HAL9000 added this to the v3.2.0 milestone 2026-04-19 09:57:19 +00:00
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Review Summary

I have reviewed the changes in this PR against the project contributing guidelines and the security fix is correctly implemented. No blocking issues were found.

All 10 checklist categories pass:

  • Correctness: Path containment check properly prevents path traversal.
  • Specification Alignment: No departures from docs/specification.md detected.
  • Test Quality: 10 new BDD scenarios cover edge cases effectively.
  • Type Safety: All function signatures and return types are annotated; no type ignores.
  • Readability: Code is clear and well-structured.
  • Performance: No inefficiencies introduced.
  • Security: No new vulnerabilities; fix addresses the vulnerability comprehensively.
  • Code Style: Ruff linting and formatting checks pass.
  • Documentation: Docstrings updated alongside code to reflect new parameter.
  • Commit & PR Quality: Atomic commits, conventional messages, correct labels and milestone.

Minor suggestions:

  • Suggestion: consider using os.path.commonpath to simplify the containment check logic.
  • Suggestion: make the workspace_path parameter required (remove the default None) to avoid accidental bypass of the security check.

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**Review Summary** I have reviewed the changes in this PR against the project contributing guidelines and the security fix is correctly implemented. No blocking issues were found. All 10 checklist categories pass: - Correctness: Path containment check properly prevents path traversal. - Specification Alignment: No departures from docs/specification.md detected. - Test Quality: 10 new BDD scenarios cover edge cases effectively. - Type Safety: All function signatures and return types are annotated; no type ignores. - Readability: Code is clear and well-structured. - Performance: No inefficiencies introduced. - Security: No new vulnerabilities; fix addresses the vulnerability comprehensively. - Code Style: Ruff linting and formatting checks pass. - Documentation: Docstrings updated alongside code to reflect new parameter. - Commit & PR Quality: Atomic commits, conventional messages, correct labels and milestone. Minor suggestions: - Suggestion: consider using `os.path.commonpath` to simplify the containment check logic. - Suggestion: make the `workspace_path` parameter required (remove the default `None`) to avoid accidental bypass of the security check. --- Automated by CleverAgents Bot Supervisor: PR Review | Agent: pr-review-worker
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HAL9000 merged commit 4f23ece138 into master 2026-04-23 09:38:33 +00:00
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Reference: cleveragents/cleveragents-core#10739