ToolHive: containerized MCP servers can reach host services via host.docker.internal, enabling lateral movement

Date Sep 18, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Go ยท github.com/stacklok/toolhive
CVE CVE-2026-58197
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-58197

Summary

ToolHive: containerized MCP servers can reach host services via host.docker.internal, enabling lateral movement

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/stacklok/toolhive. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether github.com/stacklok/toolhive 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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