MCP Fetch SSRF Protection Checklist
The article discusses the importance of implementing Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) protection for MCP Fetch servers. It outlines a checklist for ensuring that requests are properly validated and that dangerous targets are denied access. Key measures include URL parsing, DNS classification, and the creation of typed denial receipts to document blocked requests.
- ▪A fetch MCP server acts as a network egress point, requiring stringent SSRF protection measures.
- ▪The checklist includes URL parsing, DNS classification, and redirect containment to prevent unauthorized access.
- ▪Operators must ensure that denied requests leave a typed policy receipt to document the protection measures taken.
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