CVE-2026-15528
lamaalrajih kicad-mcp path_validator.py protection mechanism
Description
A vulnerability was found in lamaalrajih kicad-mcp up to 3.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file kicad_mcp/utils/path_validator.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument project_path/schematic_path results in protection mechanism failure. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
July 13, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 13, 2026, 4:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate and sanitize all path inputs.
- Implement strict checks on file paths.
- Update the path_validator.py module.
- Review file access controls.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:lamaalrajih:kicad-mcp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'lamaalrajih', 'product': 'kicad-mcp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.3.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.3.1'}]}] Added Description A vulnerability was found in lamaalrajih kicad-mcp up to 3.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file kicad_mcp/utils/path_validator.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument project_path/schematic_path results in protection mechanism failure. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-693 Added Reference https://github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp/ Added Reference https://github.com/lamaalrajih/kicad-mcp/issues/57 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15528 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/854531 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/377866 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/377866/cti