CVE-2026-44968
dbt-mcp: Argument Injection in dbt CLI Tool Wrappers via node_selection and resource_type Parameters
Description
dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt. Prior to 1.17.1, _run_dbt_command() in src/dbt_mcp/dbt_cli/tools.py appended unsanitized node_selection and resource_type values to the dbt subprocess argument list, allowing an MCP client to inject dbt global flags such as --profiles-dir, --project-dir, and --target into subprocess.Popen even though shell=False prevents shell metacharacter injection. This issue is fixed in version 1.17.1.
INFO
Published Date :
July 16, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update dbt-mcp to version 1.17.1.
- Validate the update was successful.
- Monitor for any 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-2026-44968.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/commit/6534507b5e7a729758d5baece155602cad0bb22f | Patch |
| https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/pull/752 | Issue Tracking Patch |
| https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/releases/tag/v1.17.1 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq | Exploit Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44968 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44968
weaknesses.
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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.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:getdbt:dbt_mcp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.17.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/commit/6534507b5e7a729758d5baece155602cad0bb22f Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/pull/752 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/releases/tag/v1.17.1 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44968', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T18:09:55.096349Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'dbt-labs', 'product': 'dbt-mcp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 1.17.1'}]}] Added Description dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt. Prior to 1.17.1, _run_dbt_command() in src/dbt_mcp/dbt_cli/tools.py appended unsanitized node_selection and resource_type values to the dbt subprocess argument list, allowing an MCP client to inject dbt global flags such as --profiles-dir, --project-dir, and --target into subprocess.Popen even though shell=False prevents shell metacharacter injection. This issue is fixed in version 1.17.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-88 Added Reference https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/commit/6534507b5e7a729758d5baece155602cad0bb22f Added Reference https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/pull/752 Added Reference https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/releases/tag/v1.17.1 Added Reference https://github.com/dbt-labs/dbt-mcp/security/advisories/GHSA-xpww-f6pm-cfhq