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ZDI-26-246: (0Day) aws-mcp-server Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Critical
ExploitCVE-2026-5058remote
Published: Mon Mar 30 2026 (03/30/2026, 05:00:00 UTC)
Source: Zero Day Initiative

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of aws-mcp-server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 9.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-5058.

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AILast updated: 05/26/2026, 20:14:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5058 is a command injection vulnerability in aws-mcp-server that permits remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication. The root cause is insufficient validation of user input before executing system calls related to the allowed commands list. This vulnerability has a critical CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has not issued a patch or official remediation, and the advisory suggests restricting access to the product as the main mitigation.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the aws-mcp-server process, potentially leading to full system compromise. No authentication is required, increasing the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of the advisory.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or fix is currently available as the vendor rejected the vulnerability report. The advisory recommends restricting interaction with the aws-mcp-server product to mitigate risk. Organizations should limit network exposure and access to the affected server until a vendor fix is released. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.

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Technical Details

Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a15fc93e29bf47b5055e1ae

Added to database: 5/26/2026, 8:03:31 PM

Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 8:14:41 PM

Last updated: 5/27/2026, 5:04:12 AM

Views: 5

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