PatchTheCVECVE-2026-16328: In consul-mcp-server, versions 0.1.0 up to 0.1.3 did not restrict how the Consul backend address was supplied,
CVE-2026-16328 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In consul-mcp-server, versions 0.1.0 up to 0.1.3 did not restrict how the Consul backend address was supplied, allowing a connected client to override the server's configured Consul address via a request header. This may allow a malicious client to redirect the server's Consul API traffic to an attacker-controlled endpoint, potentially exfiltrating the Consul token configured on the server. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-16328, is fixed in consul-m
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 68%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2026-07-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-16328?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-16328 being exploited?
CVE-2026-16328 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-16328 affect?
CVE-2026-16328 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). In consul-mcp-server, versions 0.1.0 up to 0.1.3 did not restrict how the Consul backend address was supplied, allowing a connected client to override the server's configured Consul address via a request header. This may allow a malicious c
How urgent is CVE-2026-16328?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action