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CVE-2026-7318

elie mcp-project research_server.py search_papers path traversal

Published: Apr 28, 2026Updated: Apr 28, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
5.9CVSS
MEDIUM

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:LI:LA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Affected Products

mcp-project
elie

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Discovery
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References

https://github.com/elie/mcp-research-server/issues/1
github.com
https://vuldb.com/submit/803083
vuldb.com
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359971
vuldb.com
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Timeline

Published
Apr 28, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 28, 2026

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