How severe is CVE-2026-7384?

CVE-2026-7384 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-2026-7384 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-2026-7384?

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-2026-7384 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7384 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26238.

When was CVE-2026-7384 published?

CVE-2026-7384 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-7384

CVE-2026-7384 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-2026-26238
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was detected in ezequiroga mcp-bases 357ca19c7a49a9b9cb2ef639b366f03aba8bea39/c630b8ab0f970614d42da8e566e9c0d15a16414c. This impacts the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7384?: A vulnerability was detected in ezequiroga mcp-bases 357ca19c7a49a9b9cb2ef639b366f03aba8bea39/c630b8ab0f970614d42da8e566e9c0d15a16414c. This impacts the function search_papers of the file research_server.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is now public and may be used. This product follows a rolling release approach for continuous delivery, so version details for affected or updated releases are not provided. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
How severe is CVE-2026-7384?: CVE-2026-7384 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-2026-7384 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-2026-7384?: 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-2026-7384 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7384 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26238.
When was CVE-2026-7384 published?: CVE-2026-7384 was published on 2026-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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