CVE-2026-7205

Published: Apr 28, 2026 Last Modified: Apr 29, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,5
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Confidentiality: N/A
Integrity: N/A
Availability: N/A
HIGH 7,3
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: low
HIGH 7,5
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: partial

Description

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A vulnerability was identified in duartium papers-mcp-server 9ceb3812a6458ba7922ca24a7406f8807bc55598. Impacted is the function search_papers of the file src/main.py. Such manipulation of the argument topic leads to path traversal. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability
Potential Impacts:
Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Modify Files Or Directories Read Files Or Directories Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML
View CWE Details
https://github.com/duartium/papers-mcp-server/
https://github.com/duartium/papers-mcp-server/issues/1
https://vuldb.com/submit/802080
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359805
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359805/cti