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Security scan finds vulnerabilities in 42% of agent skill repos

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A security scan of 104 agent skill repositories and MCP servers revealed that 42.3% contained at least one medium-or-higher automated finding. The research, conducted by UpSKillTutor, identified specific vulnerabilities within these systems. The findings highlight potential risks associated with the security of agent skills and their associated infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in agent skill repositories, prompting developers to address vulnerabilities.

RANK_REASON The item details the results of a security scan of agent skill repositories, which falls under research into AI safety and product security. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Security scan finds vulnerabilities in 42% of agent skill repos

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The item details the results of a security scan of agent skill repositories, which falls under research into AI safety and product security. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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  1. Medium — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Agent Coach ·

    Agent skill security: scan results for 104 skill repos and MCP servers | Upskill research

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