dexhunter kaggle-mcp up to 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d src/kaggle_mcp/server.py prepare_kaggle_dataset competition_id path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in dexhunter kaggle-mcp up to 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d and classified as critical. This issue affects the function prepare_kaggle_dataset of the file src/kaggle_mcp/server.py. The manipulation of the argument competition_id results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-7149. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in dexhunter kaggle-mcp up to 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d. Affected is the function prepare_kaggle_dataset of the file src/kaggle_mcp/server.py. The manipulation of the argument competition_id with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-7149. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Artificial Intelligence Software

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• dexhunter

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• kaggle-mcp

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• 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d

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• Product: https://github.com/dexhunter/kaggle-mcp/

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Accepted

• Submit #802052: dexhunter kaggle-mcp 0.1.0 Path Traversal (by MidA)

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