CVE-2026-5059

aws-mcp-server AWS CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

State
Published
Severity
9.8 Critical
Published
Apr 11, 2026
Updated
Apr 13, 2026
Reserved
Mar 27, 2026

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Description

aws-mcp-server AWS CLI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 specific flaw exists within the handling of the allowed commands list. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the MCP server. Was ZDI-CAN-27969.

Scores

CVSSScoreVectorSource
3.09.8 CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:Hzdi

Weaknesses

  • CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Affected Products

ProductVersions
aws-mcp-serveraws-mcp-server
  • 1.3.0Affected

References

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