CVE-2025-5273: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in mcp-markdownify-server
Versions of mcp-markdownify-server before 1.0.0 contain a vulnerability that allows external parties to access files or directories via the get-markdown-file tool. An attacker can craft a prompt that causes the server to read arbitrary files from the host system. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-5273 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-5273 affects mcp-markdownify-server versions prior to 1.0.0. The vulnerability arises from the get-markdown-file tool, which can be manipulated by an attacker to read arbitrary files on the host running the server. This is a file disclosure issue categorized under CWE-552. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality. No official patch or fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause the vulnerable server to disclose arbitrary files from the host system, potentially exposing sensitive information. This can lead to confidentiality breaches without requiring privileges or prior authentication. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is documented, users should restrict access to the get-markdown-file tool and monitor usage to prevent exploitation. Avoid exposing the vulnerable versions to untrusted networks until a fix is available.
CVE-2025-5273: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties in mcp-markdownify-server
Description
Versions of mcp-markdownify-server before 1.0.0 contain a vulnerability that allows external parties to access files or directories via the get-markdown-file tool. An attacker can craft a prompt that causes the server to read arbitrary files from the host system. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-5273 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-5273 affects mcp-markdownify-server versions prior to 1.0.0. The vulnerability arises from the get-markdown-file tool, which can be manipulated by an attacker to read arbitrary files on the host running the server. This is a file disclosure issue categorized under CWE-552. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality. No official patch or fix is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely cause the vulnerable server to disclose arbitrary files from the host system, potentially exposing sensitive information. This can lead to confidentiality breaches without requiring privileges or prior authentication. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability directly according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix is documented, users should restrict access to the get-markdown-file tool and monitor usage to prevent exploitation. Avoid exposing the vulnerable versions to untrusted networks until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- snyk
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-27T13:22:21.098Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6837ecfc182aa0cae26d541c
Added to database: 05/29/2025, 05:13:32 UTC
Last enriched: 08/01/2026, 21:06:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 100
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