CVE-2026-19372: Path Traversal in Handwriting-OCR handwriting-ocr-mcp-server
CVE-2026-19372 is a path traversal vulnerability in Handwriting-OCR handwriting-ocr-mcp-server version 0.1.0. The flaw exists in the fs.readFileSync function within the src/index.ts file's upload_document component. Exploitation requires local access and manipulation of the File argument to traverse directories. The project has been informed but has not yet issued a response or fix. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in handwriting-ocr-mcp-server 0.1.0 allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the File argument passed to fs.readFileSync in the upload_document component, resulting in path traversal. This can potentially allow reading arbitrary files on the system accessible to the application. No official remediation or patch has been published, and the vendor has not responded to the issue report as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the host system by manipulating the file path argument. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information accessible by the application. Remote exploitation is not possible as local access is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch has been released and the vendor has not responded, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any updates from the vendor regarding a fix.
CVE-2026-19372: Path Traversal in Handwriting-OCR handwriting-ocr-mcp-server
Description
CVE-2026-19372 is a path traversal vulnerability in Handwriting-OCR handwriting-ocr-mcp-server version 0.1.0. The flaw exists in the fs.readFileSync function within the src/index.ts file's upload_document component. Exploitation requires local access and manipulation of the File argument to traverse directories. The project has been informed but has not yet issued a response or fix. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Handwriting-OCR
handwriting-ocr-mcp-server
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in handwriting-ocr-mcp-server 0.1.0 allows an attacker with local access to manipulate the File argument passed to fs.readFileSync in the upload_document component, resulting in path traversal. This can potentially allow reading arbitrary files on the system accessible to the application. No official remediation or patch has been published, and the vendor has not responded to the issue report as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the host system by manipulating the file path argument. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information accessible by the application. Remote exploitation is not possible as local access is required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch has been released and the vendor has not responded, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for any updates from the vendor regarding a fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-09T07:25:11.045Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79022cbf8831d5395ec5dd
Added to database: 08/09/2026, 22:41:48 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 15:43:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 14:02:35 UTC
Views: 66
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