CVE-2026-10692: A weakness has been identified in johnhuang316 code-index-mcp up to 2.14.0. Affected is the function is_safe_regex_pattern of the component search_cod...

Description

A weakness has been identified in johnhuang316 code-index-mcp up to 2.14.0. Affected is the function is_safe_regex_pattern of the component search_code_advanced. Executing a manipulation of the argument regex can lead to inefficient regular expression complexity. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 2.14.1 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 25bc02fac74051ddae15ce79e952f00211b1ea6b. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-10692?

A weakness has been identified in johnhuang316 code-index-mcp up to 2.14.0. Affected is the function is_safe_regex_pattern of the component search_code_advanced. Executing a manipulation of the argument regex can lead to inefficient regular expression complexity. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 2.14.1 is able to address this issue. This patch is called 25bc02fac74051ddae15ce79e952f00211b1ea6b. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

How severe is CVE-2026-10692?

CVE-2026-10692 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-10692?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.