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Jumping the line: How MCP servers can attack you before you ever use them
This post is about a vulnerability in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) called “Line Jumping,” where malicious servers can inject prompts through tool descriptions to manipulate AI model behavior without being explicitly invoked, effectively bypassing security measures designed to protect users.
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Jumping the line: How MCP servers can attack you before you ever use them
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