HIGH

CVE-2026-51997

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-28

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An issue in geelen mcp-remote 0.1.16 through 0.1.38 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the open() functions

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-09-24
Last Modified: 2026-09-25

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-51997?

An issue in geelen mcp-remote 0.1.16 through 0.1.38 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the open() functions

Is CVE-2026-51997 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-51997 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 0.5% on 2026-09-28, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-51997?

CVE-2026-51997 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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