CVE-2026-81486: Path Traversal in bsmi021 mcp-file-context-server
A vulnerability was detected in bsmi021 mcp-file-context-server 1.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function read_context of the file src/index.ts of the component Path Resolution. Performing a manipulation of the argument path results in path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVE-2026-81486: Path Traversal in bsmi021 mcp-file-context-server
Description
A vulnerability was detected in bsmi021 mcp-file-context-server 1.0.0. Affected by this issue is the function read_context of the file src/index.ts of the component Path Resolution. Performing a manipulation of the argument path results in path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:bsmi021:mcp-file-context-server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-26T20:19:55.822Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8f9bf5acd9273b49a8cebb
Added to database: 08/27/2026, 02:07:49 UTC
Last updated: 08/27/2026, 04:22:22 UTC
Views: 5
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