modelcontextprotocol createMcpHandler maxToolInputElements/maxRequestBodySize allocation of resources
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in modelcontextprotocol. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function createMcpHandler. This manipulation of the argument maxToolInputElements/maxRequestBodySize causes allocation of resources.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-111768. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in modelcontextprotocol (version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function createMcpHandler. The manipulation of the argument maxToolInputElements/maxRequestBodySize with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect availability.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-111768. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Name
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Allocation of resourcesCWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
10/20/2026 Advisory disclosed10/20/2026 VulDB entry created
10/20/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Status: Not definedCVE: CVE-2026-111768 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-111768
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-423031
Entry
Created: 10/20/2026 23:08Changes: 10/20/2026 23:08 (47)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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