CVE-2026-14540 Google CVE debrief

Who should care

Security teams and administrators responsible for Google mcp-toolbox versions 0.3.0 through 1.4.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. This includes operators managing affected deployments, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams responsible for monitoring and incident response.

Technical summary

The Google mcp-toolbox versions 0.3.0 through 1.4.0 contain a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. The vulnerability exists due to the underlying HTTP client not safely regulating request redirection boundaries. This is caused by the lack of a restrictive CheckRedirect policy hook and target IP validation. An attacker can exploit this by supplying a crafted path parameter that triggers an open redirect or direct destination swap. This forces the mcp-toolbox to make unauthorized requests to internal or arbitrary external endpoints.

Defensive priority

High priority due to the potential for unauthorized requests to internal or external endpoints.

Recommended defensive actions

• Implement restrictive CheckRedirect policy hook
• Add target IP validation
• Review and update input sanitization for user-controlled parameters
• Monitor for suspicious activity
• Apply vendor remediation when available
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

Evidence is limited; further verification is needed to determine the full scope of affected systems, potential impact, and what defenders should verify. The underlying HTTP client fails to safely regulate request redirection boundaries due to a lack of restrictive CheckRedirect policy hook and target IP validation.

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