Advisory Details

January 9th, 2026

(0Day) Ollama MCP Server execAsync Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-020
ZDI-CAN-27683

CVE ID CVE-2025-15063
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Ollama MCP Server
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Ollama MCP Server
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ollama MCP Server. 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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

07/31/25 – ZDI requested the vendor’s PSIRT contacts
11/10/25 – ZDI asked for updates
12/10/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a  0-day advisory

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-07-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-01-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-01-09 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Research
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