CVE-2026-7212 edvardlindelof notes-mcp notes_mcp.py path traversal
Attackers can exploit path traversal in notes-mcp to read or modify arbitrary files via the root_dir/path argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-7212?
CVE-2026-7212 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in edvardlindelof notes-mcp, published on 28 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability has been detected in edvardlindelof notes-mcp up to 0.1.4. This affects an unknown function of the file notes_mcp.py. The manipulation of the argument root_dir/path leads to path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7212?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including notes-mcp.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
notes-mcp PyPI | All versions to 0.1.4 | None |
notes-mcp PyPI | All versions to 0.1.4 | None |
notes-mcp PyPI | All versions to 0.1.4 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2026-7212?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7212 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-7212 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7212 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vc5j-42hh-j3mr, PYSEC-2026-2684.