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CVE-2026-19039: Command Injection in Kino-Kafkaesque ssh-mcp-server

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-19039cvecve-2026-19039
Published: 08/06/2026 (08/06/2026, 13:00:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Kino-Kafkaesque
Product: ssh-mcp-server

Description

CVE-2026-19039 is a medium severity command injection vulnerability in the Kino-Kafkaesque ssh-mcp-server. It affects the ssh_exec function in the SSH Command Handler component, allowing local attackers to manipulate host or username arguments to inject commands. The vulnerability's actual existence is uncertain, and the product is a local/trusted tool intended for agents with existing execution capabilities. No specific affected versions or patches are provided due to the product's rolling release model.

CVSS v4.0

Score 4.8medium

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Kino-Kafkaesque

ssh-mcp-server

CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:kino-kafkaesque:ssh-mcp-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/13/2026, 17:29:30 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves command injection in the ssh_exec function of the ssh-mcp-server component of Kino-Kafkaesque. By manipulating the host or username arguments, a local attacker with some privileges could inject commands. The product is designed as a local/trusted tool for executing commands over SSH, implying that callers already have significant execution rights. The vulnerability's existence is questioned by the maintainer, and no fixed versions or patches are specified due to the continuous delivery model.

Potential Impact

If exploitable, this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands via the ssh_exec function by manipulating input arguments. However, since the tool is intended for trusted local use and callers already have meaningful execution capabilities, the practical impact may be limited. No known exploits are reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Given the product's intended use as a local trusted tool, ensure that only trusted users have access to the ssh-mcp-server. Monitor vendor communications for any updates or fixes due to the rolling release strategy.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-08-06T05:56:33.587Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a748820bf8831d539bf1b90

Added to database: 08/06/2026, 13:12:00 UTC

Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:29:30 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 10:01:30 UTC

Views: 49

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