MCP Security Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
A comprehensive database of security tactics, techniques, and procedures specific to Model Context Protocol (MCP) implementations. This resource provides detailed technical information about attack vectors, detection methods, and mitigation strategies for MCP security threats.
About This Framework
This TTP framework is designed to evolve into a MITRE ATT&CK-style resource specifically for MCP security. It organizes security threats by category and provides actionable intelligence for defenders, developers, and security professionals.
TTP Categories
Techniques for manipulating AI behavior through malicious prompts and instructions
Explore Techniques →Methods for compromising MCP tools and manipulating their metadata
Explore Techniques →Unauthorized extraction of sensitive data and credentials from MCP systems
Explore Techniques →Execution of arbitrary commands and code through MCP vulnerabilities
Explore Techniques →Bypassing authentication and authorization controls in MCP systems
Explore Techniques →Compromising MCP through malicious packages and dependency attacks
Explore Techniques →Manipulating context data to influence AI behavior and decision-making
Explore Techniques →Exploiting flaws in MCP protocol implementation and communication
Explore Techniques →Escalating privileges and bypassing access controls in MCP deployments
Explore Techniques →Abusing MCP systems for economic damage and infrastructure disruption
Explore Techniques →Exploiting gaps in monitoring and operational security practices
Explore Techniques →Vulnerabilities specific to AI reasoning and model behavior
Explore Techniques →How to Use This Framework
For Security Teams
- Threat Hunting: Use TTPs to identify potential attack vectors in your environment
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate which TTPs are most relevant to your MCP deployment
- Detection Rules: Develop monitoring and alerting based on specific TTP indicators
- Incident Response: Reference TTPs during security incident investigation
For Developers
- Secure Development: Understand attack techniques to build more secure MCP applications
- Code Review: Use TTPs as a checklist during security code reviews
- Testing: Validate security controls against known attack techniques
- Threat Modeling: Incorporate TTPs into application threat modeling exercises
For Auditors
- Security Assessment: Evaluate MCP implementations against known attack techniques
- Compliance Testing: Verify security controls address relevant TTPs
- Penetration Testing: Use TTPs to guide security testing activities
- Risk Evaluation: Assess organizational exposure to specific attack techniques
TTP Structure
Each TTP entry includes:
- Description: Clear explanation of the attack technique
- Impact: Potential consequences of successful exploitation
- Detection Methods: Ways to identify the technique being used
- Mitigation Strategies: Defensive measures and countermeasures
- Real-World Examples: Documented cases and demonstrations
- Sources & References: Research and industry reports
Contributing to the TTP Framework
How to Contribute
- GitHub Discussions - Suggest new TTPs or improvements
- Research Contributions - Share findings from security research
- Field Experience - Document real-world attack observations
- Detection Methods - Contribute monitoring and detection approaches
Community Development
This framework is community-driven and evolves based on:
- Emerging Threats: New attack techniques and vulnerabilities
- Research Findings: Academic and industry security research
- Field Experience: Real-world incident reports and observations
- Technology Evolution: Changes in MCP specifications and implementations
Related Resources
Implementation Guidance
- Top 10 Security Risks - Prioritized list of critical MCP security risks
- Hardening Guide - Comprehensive security implementation framework
- Audit Tools - Security assessment tools and procedures
Community Resources
- Vulnerability Database - Known security issues and CVEs
- Security Tools - Defensive tools and automation
- Community Guidelines - How to contribute to MCP security
This TTP framework represents the collective knowledge of the MCP security community and is continuously updated based on emerging threats and research findings.
Table of contents
- Prompt Injection & Manipulation
- Tool Poisoning & Metadata Attacks
- Data Exfiltration & Credential Theft
- Command & Code Injection
- Authentication & Authorization
- Supply Chain & Dependencies
- Context Manipulation
- Protocol Vulnerabilities
- Privilege & Access Control
- Economic & Infrastructure Abuse
- Monitoring & Operational Security
- AI-Specific Vulnerabilities