CVE-2026-7728 Details
Description
A vulnerability was identified in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm 0.1.0. This vulnerability affects the function get_doc_content/read_doc/update_doc of the component MCP Interface. Such manipulation of the argument docFile leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The name of the patch is e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm version 0.1.0. The issue arises in the MCP interface's document handling functions, where user-supplied file names are interpolated into file paths without proper validation. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the file path and access files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized file read or write operations on the server.
The vulnerability has been patched in commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b. Users are advised to update to the latest version.
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Assessed May 4, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 4, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/BruceJqs/public_exp/issues/35 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical Description |
| https://github.com/ryanjoachim/mcp-rtfm/ | [email protected] | ProductSource CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/ryanjoachim/mcp-rtfm/commit/e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/ryanjoachim/mcp-rtfm/issues/5 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingTechnical DescriptionVendor |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/807538 | [email protected] | Permission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360903 | [email protected] | AdvisoryPermission Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/360903/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 |
|---|---|
| ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 4, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |