7.5
HIGH CVSS 2.0
CVE-2026-7384
ezequiroga mcp-bases research_server.py search_papers path traversal
Description

A vulnerability was detected in ezequiroga mcp-bases 357ca19c7a49a9b9cb2ef639b366f03aba8bea39/c630b8ab0f970614d42da8e566e9c0d15a16414c. This impacts the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

INFO

Published Date :

April 29, 2026, 3:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 29, 2026, 3:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Address path traversal vulnerability in search_papers function.
  • Sanitize user-supplied 'topic' input.
  • Validate file paths rigorously.
  • Implement access controls for file access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-7384.

URL Resource
https://github.com/ezequiroga/mcp-bases/
https://github.com/ezequiroga/mcp-bases/issues/2
https://vuldb.com/submit/803095
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360106
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360106/cti
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-7384 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-7384 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 29, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A vulnerability was detected in ezequiroga mcp-bases 357ca19c7a49a9b9cb2ef639b366f03aba8bea39/c630b8ab0f970614d42da8e566e9c0d15a16414c. This impacts the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided. 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/ezequiroga/mcp-bases/
    Added Reference https://github.com/ezequiroga/mcp-bases/issues/2
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/803095
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360106
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/360106/cti
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.