Dangerous MCP tool exposed: github
HighAV-MCP-005MCPCore pack
What it finds
An MCP server/package name matching the known "github" signature.
Why it matters
MCP tools inherit whatever access their underlying server has. This server can: Read and modify repository content; Create/merge pull requests.
How to fix it
Scope MCP server permissions to the minimum required; require approval for MCP tool calls that map to consequential actions.
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Check details
- Finding code
- MCP_DANGEROUS_TOOL_EXPOSURE_GITHUB
- How it detects
- Looks for a specific risky pattern in the code or config.
- Confidence
- Likely: strong signal, but review it in context.
- Scans
- Any source referencing MCP server/tool packages or an mcpServers config block
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