CVE-2026-16481: A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and credential exfiltration vulnerability exists in the cloud-healthcare-

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-16481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mcp toolbox for databases. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and credential exfiltration vulnerability exists in the cloud-healthcare-fhir-fetch-page tool of googleapis/mcp-toolbox. The tool takes an unvalidated pageURL parameter from the client and issues an HTTP GET request to it using an authenticated client. The underlying transport automatically attaches an Authorization: Bearer header to every outbound request regardless of the destination host. An attacker can

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-918
Published	2026-07-27
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Google Inc. · Vendor: google

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-27 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

google mcp toolbox for databases UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.19.1 and < 1.5.0

Fixed in: 1.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.19.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mcp-toolbox-for-databases || rpm -q mcp-toolbox-for-databases || mcp-toolbox-for-databases --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mcp-toolbox-for-databases

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mcp-toolbox-for-databases

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.19.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcp-toolbox-for-databases sudo apt install mcp-toolbox-for-databases=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.19.1> sudo apt-mark hold mcp-toolbox-for-databases

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mcp-toolbox-for-databases sudo dnf downgrade mcp-toolbox-for-databases-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.19.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mcp-toolbox-for-databases

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-16481?

mcp toolbox for databases: upgrade to 1.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-16481 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16481 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-2026-16481 affect?

CVE-2026-16481 affects mcp toolbox for databases. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and credential exfiltration vulnerability exists in the cloud-healthcare-fhir-fetch-page tool of googleapis/mcp-toolbox. The tool takes an unvalidated pageURL parameter from the client and issues an HTT

How urgent is CVE-2026-16481?

Priority 33/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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