CVE-2026-7715 ravenwits mcp-server-arangodb MCP tools.ts arango_backup path traversal
Attackers can exploit path traversal in the arango_backup function to read or modify arbitrary files on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-7715?
CVE-2026-7715 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in ravenwits mcp-server-arangodb, published on 4 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in ravenwits mcp-server-arangodb up to 0.4.7. This affects the function arango_backup of the file src/tools.ts of the component MCP Interface. Such manipulation of the argument outputDir leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public 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-2026-7715?
How do I fix CVE-2026-7715?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7715 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-2026-7715 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7715 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qf2-rwjx-7jf5.