duartium papers-mcp-server 9ceb3812a6458ba7922ca24a7406f8807bc55598 src/main.py search_papers topic path traversal

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A vulnerability was found in duartium papers-mcp-server 9ceb3812a6458ba7922ca24a7406f8807bc55598. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function search_papers of the file src/main.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument topic results in path traversal. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-7205. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in duartium papers-mcp-server 9ceb3812a6458ba7922ca24a7406f8807bc55598. This affects the function search_papers of the file src/main.py. The manipulation of the argument topic 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 at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-7205. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

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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• duartium

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• papers-mcp-server

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• 9ceb3812a6458ba7922ca24a7406f8807bc55598

Website

• Product: https://github.com/duartium/papers-mcp-server/

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Accepted

• Submit #802080: duartium papers-mcp-server 0.1.0 Path Traversal (by SmallW)

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