Auth bypass in Modelcontextprotocol Python-sdk

CVE-2026-52869

The MCP Python SDK, called mcp on PyPI, is a Python implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Prior to 1.27.2, the SSE and stateful Streamable HTTP transports mcp.server.sse.SseServerTransport and mcp.server.streamable_http_manag…

Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-52869?
CVE-2026-52869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Modelcontextprotocol Python-sdk, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-07-15.
How severe is CVE-2026-52869?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.