MCP TypeScript SDK: One HTTP request within the default size limit could exhaust server memory during validation

Date Oct 20, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
CVE CVE-2026-111768
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-111768

Summary

MCP TypeScript SDK: One HTTP request within the default size limit could exhaust server memory during validation

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @modelcontextprotocol/sdk. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.

Operator check

Check whether @modelcontextprotocol/sdk is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.

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