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MCP JSON Config Detected (Linux)

info Nessus Plugin ID 304809

Synopsis

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

Description

One or more known MCP JSON config files were detected on the remote Linux 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: 304809

File Name: linux_mcp_json_config_detected.nbin

Version: 1.1

Type: Local

Agent: unix

Published: 4/3/2026

Updated: 4/3/2026

Asset Inventory: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/non-service/Users