CVE-2026-44968: dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44968?

dbt mcp server: upgrade to 1.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44968 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-44968 affect?

CVE-2026-44968 affects dbt mcp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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, allow

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44968?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44968 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting dbt mcp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 vers

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-88
Published	2026-07-16
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: getdbt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-16 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getdbt dbt mcp server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.17.1

Fixed in: 1.17.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dbt-mcp-server || rpm -q dbt-mcp-server || dbt-mcp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.17.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dbt-mcp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dbt-mcp-server

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44968?

dbt mcp server: upgrade to 1.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44968 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-2026-44968 affect?

CVE-2026-44968 affects dbt mcp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). 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, allow

How urgent is CVE-2026-44968?

Priority 30/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44970 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt
CVE-2026-44969 LOW 2.5 UPGRADE dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt

References

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