Phantom: Arbitrary file write and decode-bomb DoS via unconfined MCP tool paths

Date Jul 9, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product PyPI · phantom-audio
High-risk advisory

Summary

Phantom: Arbitrary file write and decode-bomb DoS via unconfined MCP tool paths

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for phantom-audio. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether phantom-audio is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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