Vulnerability · Published Apr 27, 2026 · Assigned by VulDB
CVE-2026-7149dexhunter kaggle-mcp server.py prepare_kaggle_dataset path traversal
High 7.3
In plain English
A high-severity path traversal in kaggle-mcp from dexhunter. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in dexhunter kaggle-mcp up to 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d. This vulnerability affects the function prepare_kaggle_dataset of the file src/kaggle_mcp/server.py. The manipulation of the argument competition_id leads to path traversal. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | kaggle-mcp | no fix listed | GHSA-q882-jc55-6343 |
| PyPI | kaggle-mcp | no fix listed | PYSEC-2026-2542 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| dexhunter | kaggle-mcp | 406127ffcb2b91b8c10e20e6c2ca787fbc1dc92d |
Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:X/RC:R
References
- VDB-359748 | dexhunter kaggle-mcp server.py prepare_kaggle_dataset path traversal vdb-entry, technical-description
- VDB-359748 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signature, permissions-required
- Submit #802052 | dexhunter kaggle-mcp 0.1.0 Path Traversal third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/dexhunter/kaggle-mcp/issues/1 exploit, issue-tracking
- https://github.com/dexhunter/kaggle-mcp/ product