CVE-2026-7318 Details
Description
A vulnerability was detected in elie mcp-project 0.1.0. The affected element is the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. The manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Elie MCP-Project version 0.1.0, specifically within the search_papers function of the research_server.py file. The vulnerability arises because the function improperly handles the topic argument, allowing for traversal sequences to escape the intended directory. This issue requires local exploitation.
The vulnerability can be addressed by sanitizing the topic input to prevent traversal sequences from escaping the intended directory. Alternatively, a unique identifier can be generated for each search that is safe for use as a filename.
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Assessed Apr 28, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/elie/mcp-research-server/issues/1 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/803083 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359971 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/359971/cti | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
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 |
|---|---|
| elie mcp-project | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Data Remediation | [email protected] |
| Apr 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |