notes-mcp has a Path Traversal issue
A security vulnerability has been detected in edvardlindelof notes-mcp up to 0.1.4. This affects an unknown function of the file notes_mcp.py. The manipulation of the argument root_dir/path leads to path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | notes-mcp | <= 0.1.4 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7212
- https://github.com/edvardlindelof/notes-mcp/issues/2
- https://github.com/edvardlindelof/notes-mcp
- https://vuldb.com/submit/802084
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359808
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359808/cti
- https://pypi.org/project/notes-mcp
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vc5j-42hh-j3mr
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
notes-mcp- Disclosed
- 28.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 14:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-2684 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vc5j-42hh-j3mr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: notes-mcp
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