A Simplified Guide to MCP Vulnerabilities

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming the backbone of agentic AI—enabling models to coordinate tools, services, and data at scale. But as connectivity increases, so does risk. Hidden instructions, tool impersonation, excessive permissions, and data exfiltration can occur through legitimate-looking interactions.

This guide explains how MCP works, why it expands the attack surface, and where security controls often fall short. Through real-world examples, it reveals how attackers exploit trusted connections—and what enterprises must do to protect AI-driven workflows.

Readers will learn:

How MCP enables powerful automation—and new vulnerabilities
Where prompt injection and tool poisoning originate
Best practices for securing MCP-based systems

Download the guide to understand why securing MCP is critical to protecting the future of agentic AI.

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