MCP-Shield
MCP-Shield scans MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to identify vulnerabilities such as tool poisoning, prompt injection, data exfiltration, and cross-origin violations, ensuring secure server configurations and interactions.
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Apr 26 2025
MCP-Shield scans MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers to identify vulnerabilities such as tool poisoning, prompt injection, data exfiltration, and cross-origin violations, ensuring secure server configurations and interactions.
Added on:
Created by:
Apr 26 2025
Nikita Kryzhanouski
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What is MCP-Shield?
MCP-Shield is a security tool designed to analyze MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for various vulnerabilities. It detects threats including hidden instructions, potential data exfiltration channels, tool shadowing, and cross-origin violations. The tool supports config files and can integrate with Claude AI for deeper analysis. By running MCP-Shield, users can proactively identify and mitigate security risks associated with MCP server deployment, maintaining the integrity and safety of their server environment.
Who will use MCP-Shield?
- Security researchers
- DevOps teams
- MCP server administrators
- Developers working with MCP protocols
- IT security professionals
How to use the MCP-Shield?
- Step1: Install MCP-Shield via npm or download the package.
- Step2: Run the scan with default settings or specify configuration parameters like API keys or safe lists.
- Step3: Review the scan report for detected vulnerabilities and issues.
- Step4: Address identified vulnerabilities by modifying server configurations or updating tools.
- Step5: Re-run scans regularly, especially after server updates or changes.
MCP-Shield's Core Features & Benefits
The Core Features
- Vulnerability detection for tool poisoning, exfiltration, cross-origin issues
- Support for config files and integration with Claude AI
- Safe list functionality to exclude trusted servers from scans
The Benefits
- Proactively identifies security threats in MCP servers
- Supports detailed vulnerability analysis with AI assistance
- Helps maintain secure MCP server environments
MCP-Shield's Main Use Cases & Applications
- Pre-deployment security verification of MCP servers
- Regular security audits for MCP-based integrations
- Security validation during MCP server development and updates
FAQs of MCP-Shield
Developer
- riseandignite
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