CVE-2026-44970: dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44970?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-44970 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44970 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-2026-44970 affect?

CVE-2026-44970 affects dbt mcp server. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt. Prior to 1.17.1, DefaultUsageTracker.emit_tool_called_event() in src/dbt_mcp/tracking/tracking.py serialized every MCP tool call's complete arguments dictionary and sent i

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44970?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44970 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) 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, DefaultUsageTracker.emit_tool_called_event() in src/dbt_mcp/tracking/tracking.py serialized every MCP tool call's complete arguments dictionary and sent it through dbtlabs_vortex.producer.log_proto without redaction, including sql_query from show, vars from run, build, and test, and node_selection from compile, while usage_tracking_enabled in settings.py enabled

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-201
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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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-2026-44970?

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

Is CVE-2026-44970 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44970 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-2026-44970 affect?

CVE-2026-44970 affects dbt mcp server. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). dbt-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server for interacting with dbt. Prior to 1.17.1, DefaultUsageTracker.emit_tool_called_event() in src/dbt_mcp/tracking/tracking.py serialized every MCP tool call's complete arguments dictionary and sent i

How urgent is CVE-2026-44970?

Priority 23/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44968 MEDIUM 6.3 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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