Is CVE-2026-7272 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-7272 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-7272 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-7272 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-7272?

CVE-2026-7272 has a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-7272

CWE-22Published: April 28, 2026· Updated: Apr 29, 2026

7.3

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.8th

Official Description

A flaw has been found in WilliamCloudQi matlab-mcp-server up to ab88f6b9bf5f36f725e8628029f7f6dd0d9913ca. The affected element is the function generate_matlab_code/execute_matlab_code of the file src/index.ts of the component MCP Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument scriptPath can lead to path traversal. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-7272 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.