Model Context Protocol low risk

Osv

The OSV MCP server provides access to the Open Source Vulnerabilities database, allowing users to query vulnerability information for packages and commits.

Connections & Capabilities

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Capabilities

read

Exposed MCP Tools (3)

safe

query_vulnerability

Queries the OSV database for vulnerabilities affecting a specific package version or commit.

Read-only operation; retrieves vulnerability data without modifying any system state.

safe

query_vulnerabilities_batch

Queries the OSV database for vulnerabilities affecting multiple packages or commits at once.

Read-only operation; retrieves vulnerability data without modifying any system state.

safe

get_vulnerability

Gets details for a specific vulnerability by its ID from the OSV database.

Read-only operation; retrieves vulnerability data without modifying any system state.

Safety Assessment

The OSV MCP server is generally safe for use as it provides read-only access to vulnerability data. Risks are primarily related to information exposure and reliance on external data sources. Ensure proper network security and input validation to mitigate potential risks.

Read-only access to vulnerability data.
No direct modification of system configurations.
Queries are limited to the OSV database.
Uses well-defined input schemas for queries.

Potential for information disclosure if queries are not properly secured.
Reliance on the OSV database's accuracy and availability.
Network exposure if not properly firewalled.
Improper input validation could lead to unexpected behavior, though not destructive.