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AWS MCP Server Vulnerability Allows File Path Overwrite

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A security vulnerability in the AWS MCP server allowed a project name to be overwritten as a file path. The fix for this issue, identified as CVE-2026-116635, was released to PyPI three days prior to the official advisory. The vulnerability was demonstrated by comparing versions 0.2.0 and 0.2.1 of the software, revealing the overwrite capability. AI

IMPACT This vulnerability highlights potential security risks in cloud infrastructure management tools, requiring vigilance from operators.

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AWS MCP Server Vulnerability Allows File Path Overwrite

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  1. Medium — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarath Krishna Prasad ·

    An AWS MCP server turned a project name into a file path. Here is the diff and the overwrite.

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-image"><a href="https://towardsaws.com/an-aws-mcp-server-turned-a-project-name-into-a-file-path-here-is-the-diff-and-the-overwrite-a0b7b9f48f33?source=rss------mcp-5"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1500/1*ljyrO1nk…

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