CVE-2026-7728: Path Traversal in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm
CVE-2026-7728 is a path traversal vulnerability in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm version 0. 1. 0 affecting the MCP Interface functions get_doc_content, read_doc, and update_doc. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the docFile argument to traverse directories. An exploit is publicly available. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4. 0 score of 5. 3. A patch identified by commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b is recommended to resolve the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm 0.1.0 involves improper validation of the docFile parameter in MCP Interface functions (get_doc_content, read_doc, update_doc), enabling path traversal attacks. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to access files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. A patch exists (commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b) and applying it is best practice to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform path traversal via the docFile argument, potentially accessing unauthorized files on the system. This could lead to information disclosure or other impacts depending on the files accessed. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b is available and should be applied to remediate this vulnerability. Since the vendor advisory or official remediation level is not explicitly provided, it is recommended to verify and apply this patch promptly. No other vendor guidance is available; therefore, patching is the primary mitigation.
CVE-2026-7728: Path Traversal in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm
Description
CVE-2026-7728 is a path traversal vulnerability in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm version 0. 1. 0 affecting the MCP Interface functions get_doc_content, read_doc, and update_doc. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the docFile argument to traverse directories. An exploit is publicly available. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS 4. 0 score of 5. 3. A patch identified by commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b is recommended to resolve the issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in ryanjoachim mcp-rtfm 0.1.0 involves improper validation of the docFile parameter in MCP Interface functions (get_doc_content, read_doc, update_doc), enabling path traversal attacks. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to access files outside the intended directory scope. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, indicating medium severity. A patch exists (commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b) and applying it is best practice to mitigate the risk.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to perform path traversal via the docFile argument, potentially accessing unauthorized files on the system. This could lead to information disclosure or other impacts depending on the files accessed. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity impact with low complexity and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch identified by commit e6f0686fc36012f78236e7fed172c81444904b0b is available and should be applied to remediate this vulnerability. Since the vendor advisory or official remediation level is not explicitly provided, it is recommended to verify and apply this patch promptly. No other vendor guidance is available; therefore, patching is the primary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-03T16:01:32.322Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f81ef8cbff5d8610b05bec
Added to database: 5/4/2026, 4:22:16 AM
Last enriched: 5/4/2026, 4:36:28 AM
Last updated: 5/4/2026, 5:31:45 AM
Views: 3
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