CVE-2026-82456
CriticalPublic exploitargocd-mcp 0.8.0 binds its HTTP transport to every network interface and accepts MCP sessions without requiring caller credentials when ARGOCD_API_TOKEN is configured.
Published Aug 29, 2026 · Updated Sep 25, 2026 · Also known as EUVD-2026-68103, GHSA-p2x5-x87w-v2xj, GHSA-rp45-5x3v-48mr
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2026-82456 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v4) affecting argocd-mcp.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 1.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including argocd-mcp 0.9.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v4
10.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
1.7%
Higher than 77.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
argocd-mcp 0.8.0 binds its HTTP transport to every network interface and accepts MCP sessions without requiring caller credentials when ARGOCD_API_TOKEN is configured. Attackers who can reach the listener can invoke the full tool surface using the operator's stored token to create applications, request syncs, and modify Argo CD resources.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| argocd-mcp | >= 0.8.0 | 0.9.0 |
Patched Releases
argocd-mcp
0.9.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 29, 2026
Last updated
Sep 25, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-1327 Binding to an Unrestricted IP Address
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/82xxx/CVE-2026-82456.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82456
- otherhttps://github.com/argoproj-labs/mcp-for-argocd
- otherGitHub Security Advisory (GHSA-rp45-5x3v-48mr)
- otherVulnCheck Advisory: argocd-mcp 0.8.0 Authentication Bypass via Unauthenticated HTTP
FAQ
Common Questions.
argocd-mcp 0.8.0 binds its HTTP transport to every network interface and accepts MCP sessions without requiring caller credentials when ARGOCD_API_TOKEN is configured.
Affected: argocd-mcp versions >= 0.8.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including argocd-mcp 0.9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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