CVE-2026-7159 Details
Description
A vulnerability was found in douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin up to 0.4.1. This affects the function read_document/list_documents of the file server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument docs_dir/file_path results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor confirms, that the "fix will be published within a few days."
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the Douinc Mkdocs-Mcp-Plugin, specifically in version 0.4.1. The issue arises in the 'server.py' file within the 'read_document' and 'list_documents' functions. The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the 'docs_dir' or 'file_path' arguments to traverse outside the intended MkDocs documentation directory. This flaw can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive markdown files.
The vendor has acknowledged the vulnerability and stated that a fix will be published shortly.
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Assessed Apr 27, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/douinc/mkdocs-mcp-plugin/ | [email protected] | ProductSource CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/douinc/mkdocs-mcp-plugin/issues/6 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://github.com/douinc/mkdocs-mcp-plugin/issues/6#issuecomment-4223718119 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/802063 | [email protected] | Technical Description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359758 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359758/cti | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin | All versions |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 27, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |