Path Traversal Vulnerability in Dayoooun hwpx-mcp Software
CVE-2026-7599

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Dayoooun

Status
HWPx-mcp
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7599?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Dayoooun hwpx-mcp software version 0.2.0, specifically within the MCP Interface's save_document, export_to_text, and export_to_html functions. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the argument output_path, leading to path traversal issues. As a result, remote exploitation is feasible, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive files. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed, and while the project was alerted through an issue report, there has been no response from the vendor regarding a fix.

Affected Version(s)

hwpx-mcp 0.2.0

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-2026-7599 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/360556
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360556/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/805608
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
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

_Eternity_ (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
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