privsim mcp-test-runner MCP index.ts child_process.spawn os command injection
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-77.
Summary
A weakness has been identified in privsim mcp-test-runner 0.2.0. Impacted is the function child_process.spawn of the file src/index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument command can lead to os command injection. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. 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
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-7730
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7r57-3gj8-p8fr
References
Sources
- CVE-2026-7730 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-7730 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7r57-3gj8-p8fr · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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