CVE-2026-7318

MEDIUM

elie mcp-project research_server.py search_papers path traversal

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability was detected in elie mcp-project 0.1.0. The affected element is the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. The manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vdb Entry, Technical Description vdb-entry technical-description
VDB-359971 | elie mcp-project research_server.py search_papers path traversal
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359971
Signature, Permissions Required signature permissions-required
VDB-359971 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359971/cti
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
Submit #803083 | elie mcp-project 0.1.0 Path Traversal
https://vuldb.com/submit/803083

Scores

CVSS v3 5.9
EPSS 0.0019
EPSS Percentile 8.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
elie/mcp-project 0.1.0
Published Apr 28, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 29, 2026