CVE-2026-7272
WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server MCP index.ts execute_matlab_code path traversal
Description
A flaw has been found in WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server up to ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca. The affected element is the function generate_matlab_code/execute_matlab_code of the file src/index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument scriptPath can lead to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 11:02 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update williamcloudqi matlab-mcp-server to a secure version.
- Apply the latest security patches for the MCP Interface.
- Sanitize the scriptPath argument in the execute_matlab_code function.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-7272 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'WilliamCloudQi', 'modules': ['MCP Interface'], 'product': 'matlab-mcp-server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-7272', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-28T14:14:05.324996Z'} -
Data Remediation by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CVSS V4.0 Score 6.9 5.5 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw has been found in WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server up to ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca. The affected element is the function generate_matlab_code/execute_matlab_code of the file src/index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument scriptPath can lead to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/BruceJqs/public_exp/issues/18 Added Reference https://github.com/WilliamCloudQi/matlab-mcp-server/ Added Reference https://github.com/WilliamCloudQi/matlab-mcp-server/issues/8 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/802911 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/359927 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/359927/cti