Insufficient Credential Protection in Tufantunc SSH-MCP Command Line Handler
CVE-2026-7038

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Tufantunc

Status
Ssh-mcp
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7038?

A vulnerability in the Tufantunc SSH-MCP up to version 1.5.0 has been detected, specifically within an unidentified function of the Command Line Handler component. This weakness results in insufficient protection of credentials, which may permit unauthorized access during local execution. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, raising concerns for potential attacks. Despite an issue report submitted to the project team, there has been no response regarding remediation efforts.

Affected Version(s)

ssh-mcp 1.0

ssh-mcp 1.1

ssh-mcp 1.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-7038 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/359618
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/vuln/359618/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/798525
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

BlackBird_BB (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.