How severe is CVE-2026-7038?

CVE-2026-7038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-7038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7038?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-7038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25715.

When was CVE-2026-7038 published?

CVE-2026-7038 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7038

CVE-2026-7038 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-25715
Weakness: CWE-522
Published: 2026-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weakness has been identified in tufantunc ssh-mcp up to 1.5.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file src/index.ts of the component Command Line Handler. This manipulation causes insufficiently protected credentials. The attack is restricted to local execution. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7038?: A weakness has been identified in tufantunc ssh-mcp up to 1.5.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file src/index.ts of the component Command Line Handler. This manipulation causes insufficiently protected credentials. The attack is restricted to local execution. 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-7038?: CVE-2026-7038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-7038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-25715.
When was CVE-2026-7038 published?: CVE-2026-7038 was published on 2026-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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