Advisory Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of github-kanban-mcp-server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the create_issue parameter. 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.

08/14/25 – ZDI submitted the reports to the vendor
09/24/25 – 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

• 2025-08-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2026-01-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
• 2026-01-09 - Advisory Updated