Path Traversal Vulnerability in dexhunter kaggle-mcp Product by dexhunter
CVE-2026-7149

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dexhunter

Status
Kaggle-mcp
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7149?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the dexhunter kaggle-mcp project, specifically within the prepare_kaggle_dataset function located in the src/kaggle_mcp/server.py file. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the competition_id argument, allowing unauthorized access to files outside the intended directory. This issue is critical as it can be exploited remotely, increasing the risk of data exposure. The project employs a rolling release strategy, which complicates tracking specific affected versions, and despite early notification of the issue, a response from the developers is still pending.

Affected Version(s)

kaggle-mcp 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d

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-2026-7149 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/359748
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https://vuldb.com/vuln/359748/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/802052
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CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
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

MidA (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.