r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb run_lldb src/tools/xcode/index.ts registerXcodeTools args command injection

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb. It has been classified as critical. This impacts the function registerXcodeTools of the file src/tools/xcode/index.ts of the component run_lldb. This manipulation of the argument args causes command injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-2178. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in r-huijts xcode-mcp-server up to f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb. Affected by this vulnerability is the function registerXcodeTools of the file src/tools/xcode/index.ts of the component run_lldb. The manipulation of the argument args with an unknown input leads to a command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-2178. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying the patch 11f8d6bacadd153beee649f92a78a9dad761f56f is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-5772). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Artificial Intelligence Software

Vendor

• r-huijts

Name

• xcode-mcp-server

Version

• f3419f00117aa9949e326f78cc940166c88f18cb

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://github.com/r-huijts/xcode-mcp-server/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 8.8
NVD Vector: 🔒

CNA Base Score: 6.3
CNA Vector: 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Patch: 11f8d6bacadd153beee649f92a78a9dad761f56f

Timelineinfo

02/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
02/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/05/2026 +26 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 13
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2178 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344881
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2026 16:18
Updated: 03/05/2026 23:19
Changes: 02/07/2026 16:18 (62), 02/08/2026 22:10 (30), 02/09/2026 02:23 (1), 03/05/2026 23:19 (12)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: Lexpl0it
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

• Submit #749569: GitHub xcode-mcp-server master Command Injection (by Lexpl0it)

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