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MCP Context Forge: RestrictedPython sandbox bypass via getattr builtin in python_sandbox_server

CVE-2026-53710

MCP Context Forge is an AI gateway, registry, and proxy for MCP, A2A, REST, and gRPC APIs. Prior to 1.0.2, the python_sandbox_server in mcp-servers/python/python_sandbox_server/src/python_sandbox_server/server_fastmcp.py exposes raw getattr through safe_builtins, omits a required _getattr_ guard, and relies on validate_code checks for literal dangerous dunder strings. An attacker can construct dunder names at runtime, traverse the Python class hierarchy, reach subprocess.Popen, and execute OS commands with the server process privileges through the execute_code MCP tool. The HTTP/SSE transport can expose this tool without authentication, while stdio-only deployments have reduced network reachability. The issue affects the python_sandbox_server subproject and does not directly affect the core Context Forge gateway or proxy components. This issue is fixed in version 1.0.2.

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CVSS Base Score
10.0
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:6.1
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94 ↗CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-693 ↗CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
IBM mcp-context-forge < 1.0.2 (affected)

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Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityGitHub, Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2026-06-10T16:43:31
Published2026-09-15T16:47:41
Last Updated2026-09-15T19:45:23

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