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CVE-2026-94031 0-Gaurav-0 CVE debrief
A vulnerability was detected in 0-Gaurav-0 nexus-mcp aed0026e7ac1f23dc940e46e9fd3a2da6904f914. The issue affects the function child_process.exec of the file src/auth/browser.ts of the component nexus_reauth MCP tool, allowing for command injection via the url argument. This can be exploited remotely. The exploit is now public. The product uses a rolling release system, so version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed.
- Vendor
- 0-Gaurav-0
- Product
- nexus-mcp
- CVSS
- LOW 2.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-20
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-20
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-20
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-20
Who should care
Defenders responsible for systems using the 0-Gaurav-0 nexus-mcp tool, especially those with remote access or exploitation concerns, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and mitigation efforts.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-94031 is a command injection vulnerability in the 0-Gaurav-0 nexus-mcp tool, allowing remote attackers to inject commands via the url argument. Defenders should prioritize verification and mitigation efforts, especially if using the nexus_reauth MCP tool.
- Remote attackers may be able to inject commands, potentially leading to system compromise.
- Defenders need to verify the presence of this vulnerability in their systems and assess the potential for command injection attacks.
- The rolling release system used by the product makes it difficult to determine affected or updated versions.
- Exploitation requires authentication, but the CVSS score indicates a low severity vulnerability.
Technical summary
The vulnerability is located in the child_process.exec function of the src/auth/browser.ts file in the nexus_reauth MCP tool. An attacker can inject commands via the url argument, allowing for potential remote exploitation. This issue affects the 0-Gaurav-0 nexus-mcp tool, specifically the nexus_reauth MCP component. The product uses a rolling release system, making it difficult to determine affected or updated versions. Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their systems, especially if using the nexus_reauth MCP tool, and assess the potential for command injection attacks.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this vulnerability in their systems, especially if using the nexus_reauth MCP tool, and assess the potential for command injection attacks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the presence of the nexus_reauth MCP tool in your systems and assess the potential for command injection attacks.
- Review the source code of src/auth/browser.ts to identify any existing mitigations or workarounds.
- Consider implementing additional security controls to prevent command injection attacks, such as input validation and sanitization.
- Monitor for any updates or patches from the vendor, if available.
- Perform a thorough review of system logs to detect any potential exploitation attempts.
- Update asset inventory to reflect systems that may be affected by this vulnerability.
- Schedule a review of compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is pending.
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected components. However, due to the rolling release system used by the product, specific version information for affected or updated releases is not available.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-94031 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-94031
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-94031 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94031
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/0-Gaurav-0/nexus-mcp/
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/0-Gaurav-0/nexus-mcp/issues/1
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/Xh1Xxhg/public_exp/issues/1
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-94031
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/submit/945942
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/407959
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://vuldb.com/vuln/407959/cti
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.