Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)

What is Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)?

Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP) is a deliberately vulnerable MCP server with 10 security challenges of increasing difficulty. It is designed for security researchers, developers, and AI safety professionals to learn about vulnerabilities in MCP implementations.

How to use Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)?

Clone the repository, then run docker build -t dvmcp . and docker run -p 9001-9010:9001-9010 dvmcp to start the lab. Connect using a remote MCP client like CLINE for VSCode; challenge solutions are available in the solutions directory.

Key features of Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)

• 10 challenges across three difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
• Covers vulnerabilities like Prompt Injection, Tool Poisoning, and Remote Access Control
• Docker-based environment for simple setup and isolation
• Educational project focused on MCP security risks and mitigations
• Solution guides included for self-assessment

Use cases of Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)

• Security researchers studying MCP attack vectors and defenses
• Developers testing and hardening their MCP implementations
• AI safety professionals analyzing prompt injection and tool poisoning
• Cybersecurity training exercises and Capture The Flag events

FAQ from Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)

What is Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)?

A deliberately vulnerable MCP server containing 10 educational challenges that demonstrate common security vulnerabilities in MCP implementations.

How do I run Damn Vulnerable Model Context Protocol (DVMCP)?

Build and run with Docker: docker build -t dvmcp . followed by docker run -p 9001-9010:9001-9010 dvmcp. A Linux environment is