CVE-2026-7272
CVE-2026-7272 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- CVSS v4: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26050
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-7272?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-7272?
- CVE-2026-7272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-7272 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-7272?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-7272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-7272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26050.
- When was CVE-2026-7272 published?
- CVE-2026-7272 was published on 2026-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/BruceJqs/public_exp/issues/18
- https://github.com/WilliamCloudQi/matlab-mcp-server/
- https://github.com/WilliamCloudQi/matlab-mcp-server/issues/8
- https://vuldb.com/submit/802911
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359927
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359927/cti
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