mcp-shell has a Secure Mode Allowlist Bypass via Default `/bin/bash` Executable

Date Aug 25, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/sonirico/mcp-shell
CVE CVE-2026-55581
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-55581

Summary

mcp-shell has a Secure Mode Allowlist Bypass via Default `/bin/bash` Executable

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/sonirico/mcp-shell. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether github.com/sonirico/mcp-shell is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

Sources

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