MCP JSON Config Detected (Windows)

info Nessus Plugin ID 271266

Synopsis

Known MCP JSON config files were detected on the remote Windows host.

Description

One or more known MCP JSON config files were detected on the remote Windows host. These files may contain sensitive configuration or credential information. Sensitive values in the output have been redacted.

Solution

Review and secure these files as appropriate.

See Also

https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-06-18

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 271266

File Name: mcp_json_config_detected_win.nbin

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 10/23/2025

Updated: 10/23/2025

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, SMB/Registry/Enumerated