CVE-2026-7738: A security flaw has been discovered in puchunjie doc-tools-mcp 1.0.18. This affects the function create_document/open_document of the file src/mcp-ser...

Description

A security flaw has been discovered in puchunjie doc-tools-mcp 1.0.18. This affects the function create_document/open_document of the file src/mcp-server.ts of the component MCP Interface. The manipulation of the argument filePath results in path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

CVSS 4.0

2.1/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

References

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7738?

A security flaw has been discovered in puchunjie doc-tools-mcp 1.0.18. This affects the function create_document/open_document of the file src/mcp-server.ts of the component MCP Interface. The manipulation of the argument filePath results in path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may 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-2026-7738?

CVE-2026-7738 has a CVSS score of 2.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7738?

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.