win-cli-mcp-server resolveCommandPath Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

October 3rd, 2025

Vulnerability Details

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

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the resolveCommandPath 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

win-cli-mcp-server has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/simon-ami/win-cli-mcp-server/commit/521b4a34190d03bde7d433d213c36357181a6d09

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-08-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-10-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-10-03 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Research

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