Vulnerability Description
Kali-GPT through commit a608c74 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in execute_tool() in kali_gpt/tools/mcp_server.py that allows MCP clients to run commands via unsanitized scanner parameters. Attackers or prompt-injected agents can embed shell metacharacters in parameters like target, ports, domain, wordlist, or url, executed via subprocess.run with shell=True as the MCP server user.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/alishahid74/kali-gpt
- https://github.com/alishahid74/kali-gpt/blob/a608c74e99910232dd208fee99de8604586
- https://github.com/alishahid74/kali-gpt/issues/12
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kali-gpt-through-commit-a608c74-os-command-
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-117569?
CVE-2026-117569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Kali-GPT through commit a608c74 contains an OS command injection vulnerability in execute_tool() in kali_gpt/tools/mcp_server.py that allows MCP clients to run commands via unsanitized scanner paramet...
How severe is CVE-2026-117569?
CVE-2026-117569 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-117569?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.