CVE-2026-54149: MaxKB MCP tool import validation bypass allows post-authentication remote code execution

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-54149 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in 1panel-dev maxkb. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 10-07-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 10-07-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. Prior to 2.10.0-lts, MaxKB tool import functionality in apps/tools/serializers/tool.py and MCP referencing mode in apps/application/chat_pipeline/step/chat_step/impl/base_chat_step.py do not consistently validate MCP transport type, allowing an authenticated user to import a .tool file containing stdio transport with malicious commands and trigger the configuration through an AI Chat node so MultiServerMCPClient executes arbitrary system commands. This issue is fixed in version 2.10.0-lts.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS CommandThe product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command before it is sent to a downstream component.