WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server MCP index.ts execute_matlab_code path traversal
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
A flaw has been found in WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server up to ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca. The affected element is the function generate_matlab_code/execute_matlab_code of the file src/index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument scriptPath can lead to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Poc
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WilliamCloudQi | matlab-mcp-server | ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- matlab-mcp-server VendorWilliamCloudQi Affected ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-7272
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-43hp-p5fg-gfxc
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-7272 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-7272 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-43hp-p5fg-gfxc · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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