CVE-2026-7729 pixelsock directus-mcp MCP index.ts validateUrl server-side request forgery
Remote attackers can exploit a server-side request forgery vulnerability in the directus-mcp library's URL validation to access internal resources.
- 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-2026-7729?
CVE-2026-7729 is a medium-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in pixelsock directus-mcp, published on 4 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in pixelsock directus-mcp 1.0.0. This issue affects the function validateUrl of the file index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument fileUrl results in server-side request forgery. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
Weakness: CWE-918
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-7729?
How do I fix CVE-2026-7729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-7729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2026-7729 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-7729 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x78j-x58j-m4h8.