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Supported in Claude Desktopstdio, sse · Node 18+
Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"vite": {
"args": [
"-y",
"vite"
],
"command": "npx"
}
}
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What Vite does
Vite (French word for "quick", pronounced /viːt/, like "veet") is a build tool that aims to provide a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects. It consists of two major parts:
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OSV.dev24 fixed
CVE-2026-53632info · fixed
launch-editor: NTLMv2 hash disclosure via UNC path handling on Windows
### Summary The `launch-editor` NPM package accesses arbitrary paths including Windows UNC paths. When a UNC path is opened, Windows automatically attempts NTLM authentication to the remote host, causing the user’s NTLMv2 password hash to be leaked to an attacker-controlled SMB server. This can result in credential compromise through offline hash cracking. ### Impact If the following conditions are met, an attacker can get the NTLMv2 password hash on the computer that is using the `launch-edit
CVE-2026-53571high · fixedCVSS 7.5
vite: `server.fs.deny` bypass on Windows alternate paths
### Summary The contents of files that are specified by [`server.fs.deny`](https://vite.dev/config/server-options#server-fs-deny) can be returned to the browser on Windows. ### Impact Only apps that match the following conditions are affected: - explicitly exposes the Vite dev server to the network (using `--host` or [`server.host` config option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-host)) - the sensitive file exists in the allowed directories specified by [`server.fs.allow`]
CVE-2024-52011info · fixed
launch-editor vulnerable to command injection via the crafted request on Windows
### Summary Due to the insufficient sanitization of the `file` argument in the `launchEditor`, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on Windows by supplying a filename that contains special characters. ### Impact If the following conditions are met, an attacker can execute arbitrary commands on the computer that is using the `launch-editor`: - An attacker can place a file with the malicious filename - An attacker can call the `launchEditor` method with the `file` argument controlled - The
CVE-2026-39365info · fixed
Vite Vulnerable to Path Traversal in Optimized Deps `.map` Handling
### Summary Any files ending with `.map` even out side the project can be returned to the browser. ### Impact Only apps that match the following conditions are affected: - explicitly exposes the Vite dev server to the network (using `--host` or [`server.host` config option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-host)) - have a sensitive content in files ending with `.map` and the path is predictable ### Details In Vite v7.3.1, the dev server’s handling of `.map` requests for
GHSA-4w7w-66w2-5vf9medium · fixedCVSS 4
Vite Vulnerable to Path Traversal in Optimized Deps `.map` Handling
### Summary Any files ending with `.map` even out side the project can be returned to the browser. ### Impact Only apps that match the following conditions are affected: - explicitly exposes the Vite dev server to the network (using `--host` or [`server.host` config option](https://vitejs.dev/config/server-options.html#server-host)) - have a sensitive content in files ending with `.map` and the path is predictable ### Details In Vite v7.3.1, the dev server’s handling of `.map` requests for
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vite safe to use?
- Vite has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments. Licensed under MIT.
- How do I install Vite?
- Vite supports copy-paste install configs on its MCPpedia page for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Claude Code. Scroll to the Quick Install section and select your client.
- What AI clients work with Vite?
- Vite is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio and sse transport.
- Is Vite actively maintained?
- Vite is actively maintained — last commit was 0 days ago. It has 82,096 GitHub stars.
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