CVE-2026-51997 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the open() functions in the mcp-remote library, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-51997?
CVE-2026-51997 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue in geelen mcp-remote 0.1.16 through 0.1.38 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the open() functions
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-51997?
How do I fix CVE-2026-51997?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-51997 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-51997 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-51997 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v65w-6crh-cp3h.