CVE-2026-10278 (GCVE-0-2026-10278)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-06-01 17:30 – Updated: 2026-06-02 12:46
VLAI
Title
ishayoyo excel-mcp read_file/write_file index.ts path traversal
Summary
A vulnerability was determined in ishayoyo excel-mcp up to 1.0.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the file src/index.ts of the component read_file/write_file. Executing a manipulation of the argument filePath/outputPath can lead to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
6.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
SSVC
Exploitation: poc Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367571 vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/vuln/367571/cti signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10278 third-party-advisory
https://vuldb.com/submit/825418 third-party-advisory
https://github.com/ishayoyo/excel-mcp/issues/6 exploitissue-tracking
https://github.com/ishayoyo/excel-mcp/ product
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
ishayoyo excel-mcp Affected: 1.0.0
Affected: 1.0.1
Affected: 1.0.2
    cpe:2.3:a:ishayoyo:excel-mcp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Credits
ccccccctfi (VulDB User) VulDB CNA Team
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