CVE-2026-7159
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Remote Path Traversal in douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin Server.py

Publication date: 2026-04-27

Last updated on: 2026-04-29

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability was found in douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin up to 0.4.1. This affects the function read_document/list_documents of the file server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument docs_dir/file_path results in path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor confirms, that the "fix will be published within a few days."
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Published
2026-04-27
Last Modified
2026-04-29
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2026-06-16
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2026-04-28
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-7159
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Vendor Product Version / Range
douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin to 0.4.1 (inc)
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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the douinc mkdocs-mcp-plugin up to version 0.4.1, specifically in the functions read_document and list_documents within the server.py file. It allows an attacker to perform a path traversal attack by manipulating the arguments docs_dir or file_path. This means an attacker can potentially access files and directories outside the intended scope of the application.

The attack can be carried out remotely, and an exploit for this vulnerability has already been made public. The vendor has acknowledged the issue and plans to release a fix soon.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker to access unauthorized files on the server by exploiting the path traversal flaw. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information, unauthorized data access, or potentially further compromise of the system depending on what files are accessible.

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