egtai gmx-vmd-mcp Vulnerability: Remote Command Injection (CVE-2026-7215)
A critical command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-7215, has been identified in egtai gmx-vmd-mcp up to version 0.1.0. According to the National Vulnerability Database, this flaw resides in the launch_vmd_gui_tool function within the mcp_server.py file, specifically impacting the VMD Launch Handler component. Attackers can exploit this by manipulating the structure_file or trajectory_file arguments.
This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH) and is remotely exploitable, requiring no user interaction or prior authentication (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N). The National Vulnerability Database confirms that public exploit code is already available, significantly increasing the immediate risk. The project developers were reportedly notified via an issue report but have not yet responded.
For defenders, this is a clear and present danger. The existence of public exploits means this isn’t theoretical — it’s actively weaponizable. Any organization using egtai gmx-vmd-mcp is at risk of remote code execution, leading to potential data compromise, system manipulation, or further network penetration. The lack of a vendor response further complicates mitigation efforts, leaving organizations exposed.
What This Means For You
- If your organization utilizes egtai gmx-vmd-mcp, you need to immediately assess your exposure to CVE-2026-7215. Given the remote exploitability and public exploit code, assume compromise potential. Isolate any systems running this software, review network traffic for suspicious activity related to VMD Launch Handler, and prepare for potential incident response. Without a patch, mitigation is your only defense.
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CVE-2026-7215 - egtai gmx-vmd-mcp Remote Command Injection
title: CVE-2026-7215 - egtai gmx-vmd-mcp Remote Command Injection
id: scw-2026-04-28-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-7215 by targeting the launch_vmd_gui_tool endpoint with specific parameters (structure_file or trajectory_file) that are vulnerable to command injection in egtai gmx-vmd-mcp up to 0.1.0.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-28
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-7215/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri:
- '/launch_vmd_gui_tool'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'structure_file='
- 'trajectory_file='
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-7215 | Command Injection | egtai gmx-vmd-mcp up to 0.1.0 |
| CVE-2026-7215 | Command Injection | VMD Launch Handler component |
| CVE-2026-7215 | Command Injection | mcp_server.py::launch_vmd_gui_tool function |
| CVE-2026-7215 | Command Injection | Manipulation of argument structure_file/trajectory_file |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 28, 2026 at 06:16 UTC |
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