CVE-2026-53765: chrome-devtools-mcp · daemon.pid write follows symlinks in /tmp fallback runtime directory
Affects chrome-devtools-mcpSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium : upgrade to 1.1.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.1.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade chrome-devtools-mcp to 1.1.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Homebrewchrome-devtools-mcppkg:brew/chrome-devtools-mcpOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade chrome-devtools-mcp to version 1.1.0 or later, where the vulnerability is fixed. The fix prevents following symlinks when writing the daemon PID file. No other mitigation is required.
Description
A vulnerability in chrome-devtools-mcp versions from 0.20.0 up to but not including 1.1.0 allows a local low-privilege user to exploit a symlink attack on the daemon PID file in the /tmp fallback runtime directory. This occurs because the daemon writes its PID file without using the O_NOFOLLOW flag, enabling truncation of arbitrary writable files via symlink. The issue is fixed in version 1.1.0.