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CVE-2026-16498

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.46%
  1. Published28 Jul 2026

Description

The terraform-mcp-server before version 1.1.0 is vulnerable to a cross-tenant credential reuse issue in the streamable-HTTP stateless transport mode that may allow one user's Terraform token to be used to execute tool calls on behalf of subsequent users. This vulnerability, CVE-2026-16498, is fixed in terraform-mcp-server 1.1.0.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-16498 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-16498 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.46%.

How severe is CVE-2026-16498?

CVE-2026-16498 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16498?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.