How severe is CVE-2026-30618?

CVE-2026-30618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-30618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-30618?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-30618 published?

CVE-2026-30618 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

CVE-2026-30618

CVE-2026-30618 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2026-07-15
Last modified: 2026-07-16

Description

xszyou Fay 4.3.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its MCP STDIO server management and command execution handling. A remote attacker can access the publicly exposed MCP management interface and configure an MCP STDIO server with attacker-controlled commands and parameters, resulting in execution of arbitrary commands on the server. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary command execution within the context of the Fay service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-30618?: xszyou Fay 4.3.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its MCP STDIO server management and command execution handling. A remote attacker can access the publicly exposed MCP management interface and configure an MCP STDIO server with attacker-controlled commands and parameters, resulting in execution of arbitrary commands on the server. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary command execution within the context of the Fay service.
How severe is CVE-2026-30618?: CVE-2026-30618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-30618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-30618?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-30618 published?: CVE-2026-30618 was published on 2026-07-15 and last updated on 2026-07-16.

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