CVE-2026-0755
Criticalgemini-mcp-tool execAsync Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 23, 2026 · Updated Jun 18, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-4492, GHSA-28qq-5f47-r5x2, GHSA-4h5r-5jm8-jxjm
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2026-0755 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting gemini-mcp-tool (npm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 3.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including gemini-mcp-tool 1.1.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.5%
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
gemini-mcp-tool execAsync Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of gemini-mcp-tool. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the execAsync method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the service account. Was ZDI-CAN-27783.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gemini-mcp-toolnpm | >= 1.1.2 | 1.1.6 |
Patched Releases
gemini-mcp-tool
1.1.6
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 23, 2026
Last updated
Jun 18, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://github.com/jamubc/gemini-mcp-tool/security/advisories/GHSA-4h5r-5jm8-jxjm
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0755
- advisoryhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-021
FAQ
Common Questions.
gemini-mcp-tool execAsync Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected: gemini-mcp-tool (npm) versions >= 1.1.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including gemini-mcp-tool 1.1.6.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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