The article introduces MCP-Scan, a security scanning tool designed to identify and log vulnerabilities in MCP connections. It features capabilities such as static and dynamic scanning for attacks like prompt injections and tool poisoning, as well as real-time monitoring and guardrail enforcement for enhanced security. The tool supports various MCP configurations and offers customization for auditing and logging traffic.

The article presents the MCP Scanner, a Python tool developed by Cisco AI Defense for scanning Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to identify security vulnerabilities. It features multiple scanning engines, customizable YARA rules, and flexible authentication options, making it a powerful solution for comprehensive security analysis. The tool can be run as a CLI or REST API and supports OAuth for authentication.