Files or Directories Accessibility Vulnerability in MCP Markdownify Server
CVE-2025-5273

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

MCP

Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-5273?

The mcp-markdownify-server package is affected by a vulnerability that enables unauthorized access to files or directories through its get-markdown-file tool. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a specific prompt that, when processed by the server, allows them to read arbitrary files residing on the host machine. This compromise can lead to data exposure, making it critical for users and administrators to secure their setups against such threats.

Affected Version(s)

mcp-markdownify-server 0

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Raul Onitza-Klugman (Snyk Security Research)
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CVE-2025-5273 : Files or Directories Accessibility Vulnerability in MCP Markdownify Server