Supply Chain & Dependencies

Compromising MCP through malicious packages, dependency attacks, and supply chain infiltration, targeting the development and distribution infrastructure.

Overview

Supply chain attacks exploit the distributed nature of MCP development by compromising the tools, libraries, and distribution channels used to build and deploy MCP servers.

Attack Techniques

Malicious MCP Packages

Trojanized or malicious MCP servers distributed through official or unofficial channels.

Supply Chain Attacks

Compromise of MCP development or distribution infrastructure.

Dependency Vulnerabilities

Security flaws in third-party libraries and dependencies used by MCP servers.

Installer Spoofing

Fake or malicious MCP installers that compromise systems during installation.

Typosquatting

Malicious MCP servers with names similar to legitimate ones to deceive users.

Drift from Upstream

Unnoticed changes in tool behavior or code from upstream sources over time.

Malicious Dependency Inclusion

Inclusion of compromised or malicious dependencies in MCP server builds.

Impact Assessment

Severity: High to Critical
Likelihood: Medium
Detection Difficulty: High

Common Indicators

Unexpected package installations
Unusual dependency changes
Suspicious installer behavior
Modified upstream sources
Compromised build processes

General Mitigation Strategies

Package Verification: Verify package integrity and authenticity
Dependency Scanning: Regular vulnerability scanning of dependencies
Supply Chain Monitoring: Monitor supply chain integrity
Secure Development: Implement secure development practices
Distribution Security: Secure package distribution channels

Detection Methods

Package integrity monitoring
Dependency vulnerability scanning
Supply chain analysis
Build process monitoring

This category contains 7 distinct attack techniques focused on compromising MCP systems through supply chain vulnerabilities.

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