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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-16498
terraform-mcp-server vulnerable to cross-tenant credential reuse in streamable-HTTP stateless mode
Description

The terraform-mcp-server before version 1.1.0 is vulnerable to a cross-tenant credential reuse issue in the streamable-HTTP stateless transport mode that may allow one user's Terraform token to be used to execute tool calls on behalf of subsequent users. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-16498, is fixed in terraform-mcp-server 1.1.0.

INFO

Published Date :

July 28, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 28, 2026, 7:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-16498 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL 67fedba0-ff2e-4543-ba5b-aa93e87718cc
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL MITRE-CVE
Solution
Update terraform-mcp-server to version 1.1.0 or later to fix cross-tenant credential reuse.
  • Update terraform-mcp-server to version 1.1.0.
  • Verify authentication mechanisms.
  • Monitor for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-16498.

URL Resource
https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-23-multiple-vulnerabilities-impacting-hashicorp-terraform-mcp-server/77606
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-16498 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-16498 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform-mcp-server', 'vendor': 'HashiCorp', 'product': 'Tooling', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0.3.0', 'lessThan': '1.1.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'platforms': ['64 bit', '32 bit', 'x86', 'ARM', 'MacOS', 'Windows', 'Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
    Added Description The terraform-mcp-server before version 1.1.0 is vulnerable to a cross-tenant credential reuse issue in the streamable-HTTP stateless transport mode that may allow one user's Terraform token to be used to execute tool calls on behalf of subsequent users. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-16498, is fixed in terraform-mcp-server 1.1.0.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
    Added CWE CWE-488
    Added Reference https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2026-23-multiple-vulnerabilities-impacting-hashicorp-terraform-mcp-server/77606
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-16498', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-28T18:38:22.534995Z'}
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