Advisory Details

January 9th, 2026

(0Day) gemini-mcp-tool execAsync Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-26-021
ZDI-CAN-27783

CVE ID CVE-2026-0755
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Gemini MCP Tool
AFFECTED PRODUCTS gemini-mcp-tool
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

07/25/25 – ZDI submitted the reports to the vendor via a third-party platform
11/10/25 – ZDI asked for updates
12/14/25 – 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
  • 2025-07-25 - 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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