{"id":48461,"date":"2025-06-03T17:06:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:06:17","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:38:01","slug":"cve-2025-5277-aws-mcp-server-command-injection-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-5277-aws-mcp-server-command-injection-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-5277: AWS-MCP-Server Command Injection Vulnerability<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The CVE-2025-5277 vulnerability is a severe issue that affects the MCP server of aws-mcp-server. It poses a significant risk due to its ability to allow a potential attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. This command <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-51101-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-phpgurukul-restaurant-table-booking-system\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54384\">injection vulnerability<\/a> can lead to system compromise or catastrophic data leakage, affecting businesses and organizations that utilize aws-mcp-server. Given the current widespread use of AWS services, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-21453-critical-memory-corruption-vulnerability-impacting-multiple-systems\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"58978\">impact of this vulnerability<\/a> is far-reaching, warranting urgent attention and mitigation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-5277<br \/>\nSeverity: Critical (9.6\/10)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2021-47668-linux-kernel-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise-or-data-leakage\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"57608\">System compromise and potential data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1176750559\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 720px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 42px; height: 42px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    Share secrets securely\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; color: #d1d5db;\">\r\n    Ameeba is private infrastructure for communication and sensitive work built on encrypted identity instead of exposed corporate identity systems.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; color: #a1a1aa;\">\r\n    Passwords, credentials, confidential files, screenshots, internal discussions, sensitive AI context, and private coordination should not become exposed across ordinary communication platforms.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #e4e4e7;\">\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Private Spaces for organizations and teams<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, files, and notes<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Sensitive AI work and protected collaboration<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Built for information that cannot leak<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n    Our mission is to secure human work alongside AI.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Download Ameeba\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Learn More\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>aws-mcp-server | All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48481-critical-vulnerability-in-freescout-prior-to-version-1-8-180\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"57609\">versions prior<\/a> to patch<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The exploit works by an attacker crafting a malicious prompt that, once accessed by the MCP client, will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48828-arbitrary-php-code-execution-in-vbulletin-via-template-conditionals\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55765\">execute arbitrary<\/a> commands on the host system. This is a classic example of command injection, a type of application <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47568-deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability-in-zoomsounds\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54386\">vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate an application&#8217;s data<\/a> to issue system-level instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-2819795018\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>A conceptual example of this exploit could be an attacker crafting a malicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6162-critical-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-totolink-ex1200t-http-post-request-handler\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81265\">HTTP request<\/a> that can be executed upon access. This could look something like the following:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\">POST \/mcp-prompt\/execute HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ &quot;prompt&quot;: &quot;; rm -rf \/;&quot; }<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In the above example, the attacker crafted a JSON object with a `prompt` key, and the value is a malicious command `; rm -rf \/;` which will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-4603-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability-in-emagicone-store-manager-for-woocommerce\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"55016\">delete all files<\/a> on the server if executed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most recommended mitigation for CVE-2025-5277 is to apply the patch provided by the vendor. Users of aws-mcp-server should update their systems to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-48477-critical-vulnerability-in-freescout-prior-to-version-1-8-180\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"58465\">version which includes a fix for this vulnerability<\/a>. If this is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation. These systems can be configured to block or alert on traffic that appears to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46414-unlimited-pin-attempts-vulnerability-in-api\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"81264\">attempting to exploit this vulnerability<\/a>.<br \/>\nHowever, these are just temporary measures and do not fully solve the problem. The ultimate solution is to patch the system and ensure it is up-to-date to prevent such <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-51360-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-hospital-management-system-in-php-v4-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54385\">command injection<\/a> vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, given the high severity score and the potential impact of CVE-2025-5277, it is crucial for organizations and individuals using aws-mcp-server to take immediate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47933-arbitrary-actions-and-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-in-argo-cd\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"58464\">action in mitigating this vulnerability<\/a>. By understanding how this exploit works and implementing the recommended mitigation strategies, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46490-puzzling-vulnerability-in-crossword-compiler-puzzles-risks-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54608\">risk of system<\/a> compromise or data leakage can be significantly reduced. Regardless, it is always a good practice to keep all systems and applications updated to the latest versions and to regularly perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-42598-critical-security-vulnerability-in-seiko-epson-printer-drivers-for-windows-os\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"57607\">security assessments to uncover and address any potential vulnerabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The CVE-2025-5277 vulnerability is a severe issue that affects the MCP server of aws-mcp-server. 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