Path Traversal Vulnerability in Axle-Bucamp MCP-Docusaurus
CVE-2026-7788

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Axle-bucamp

Status
Mcp-docusaurus
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-7788?

A security flaw has been identified in Axle-Bucamp’s MCP-Docusaurus that allows for path traversal via the update_document, continue_document, delete_document, and get_content functions within the app/routes/document.py file. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely by manipulating the DOCS_DIR/path argument, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive files. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and there has been no response from the developers regarding a fix or mitigation. The product operates on a rolling release model, making version tracking of affected releases challenging.

Affected Version(s)

MCP-Docusaurus 404bc028e15ec304c9a045528560f4b5f27a17e0

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-2026-7788 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/vuln/360994
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/360994/cti
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https://vuldb.com/submit/807746
third-party-advisory

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

CPT_Penner (VulDB User)
VulDB CNA Team
.