MCP (Model Context Protocol) Security Cheat Sheet — 9. Supply Chain Security
Only install MCP servers from trusted, verified sources. Review server source code and tool definitions before installation. Verify package integrity with checksums or code signing. Scan MCP server dependencies for known vulnerabilities. Monitor for changes to tool descriptions post-installation (ru
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Only install MCP servers from trusted, verified sources. Review server source code and tool definitions before installation. Verify package integrity with checksums or code signing. Scan MCP server dependencies for known vulnerabilities. Monitor for changes to tool descriptions post-installation (rug pull detection). Carefully verify package names before installation — typosquatting (e.g., mcp-server-filesystem vs mcp-server-filesytem) is a common attack vector. Use tools like mcp-scan to automatically analyze and monitor installed servers for malicious behavior or changes.
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