CRITICAL CVSS 9.1
Published: 2026-06-29

CVE-2026-11720

google mcp_toolbox_for_databases Security Advisory (CVE-2026-11720)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-11720 impacting google mcp_toolbox_for_databases. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A path traversal vulnerability exists in the HTTP tool URL builder of googleapis/mcp-toolbox. When constructing downstream API requests, the URL builder substitutes user-controlled pathParams into the configured tool path and parses the resulting string as a relative URL. While it checks that the input does not alter the scheme, host, or user info, it relies on ResolveReference for the final URL resolution. Because dot segments (../) are normalized during this resolution step, an attacker can supply path parameters containing directory traversal sequences to escape the operator-configured path scope. This allows the client to coerce the toolbox into making requests to unintended endpoints on the same target host while forwarding the toolbox's configured credentials (e.g., bypassing a restricted path like /api/v1/users/{{.id}} to reach /admin/secrets).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product google / mcp_toolbox_for_databases
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-22

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-11720 impacting google mcp_toolbox_for_databases.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-11720.yaml
id: cve-2026-11720

info:
  name: google mcp_toolbox_for_databases - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-11720 affecting google mcp_toolbox_for_databases.
    Evaluation: A path traversal vulnerability exists in the HTTP tool URL builder of googleapis/mcp-toolbox.

When constructing downstream API requests, the URL buil...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-11720
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 9.1
    cve-id: CVE-2026-11720
    cwe-id: CWE-22
  tags: cve,cve-2026-11720,google,mcp_toolbox_for_databases,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mcp_toolbox_for_databases"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-11720.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-11720
# Target: google mcp_toolbox_for_databases | CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-11720 (google mcp_toolbox_for_databases)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against google mcp_toolbox_for_databases scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-11720.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-11720
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mcp_toolbox_for_databases 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mcp_toolbox_for_databases 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mcp_toolbox_for_databases

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mcp_toolbox_for_databases 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mcp_toolbox_for_databases

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-11720 in google mcp_toolbox_for_databases?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update google mcp_toolbox_for_databases packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-11720?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-11720?

CVE-2026-11720 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.1
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-11720
Weakness CWE-22
Vendor google
Product mcp_toolbox_for_databases
Published 2026-06-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N