mcp-best-practices
github.com/clawhub.ai/mcp-best-practices
Scanned Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:40 GMT
Scan ID crawl-aaawhj1r09odq6vzade1bum2 · 4ms
A
SCORE 95 / 100
Verdict: Safe to install
2 medium findings.
This skill spawns subprocesses outside its declared capabilities plus 1 other issue listed below.
0 critical0 high2 medium10 rules passed
Why grade A?
score · 95 / 100The current grade reflects 2 minor findings below all thresholds.
0 CRIT0 HIGH2 MED0 LOW
Already at the top grade — no further rules to pass.
Findings · ordered by severity
medArbitrary subprocess execution detectedThe skill spawns subprocesses. Without a capability manifest declaring this, the skill could execute arbitrary commands.▾
Arbitrary subprocess execution detected
The skill spawns subprocesses. Without a capability manifest declaring this, the skill could execute arbitrary commands.
289| **Tool poisoning** | Hidden instructions in descriptions (WhatsApp MCP, Apr 2025) | Review tool descriptions; clients should display them |
290| **Supply chain** | Malicious npm packages (Smithery breach, Oct 2025) | Pin versions, audit dependencies |
291| **Command injection** | `child_process.exec` with unsanitized input (CVE-2025-53967) | Never interpolate user input into shell commands |← spawns a subprocess outside declared capabilities
292| **Stdio config injection** | User-controlled input reaches `StdioServerParameters` without sanitization (OX Security disclosure, 2026-04-15) | Sanitize stdio config inputs in client code; prefer first-party servers; treat by Anthropic as "by design" - not patched in SDK |
293| **Cross-server shadowing** | Malicious server overrides legitimate tool names | Service-prefix tool names; validate tool sources |
medNo capability manifest declaredThe skill ships without a `manifest.yaml` or `capabilities` block in its frontmatter. Without a manifest, the runtime cannot enforce what this skill is permitted to do.rule: no-manifest▾
No capability manifest declared
The skill ships without a `manifest.yaml` or `capabilities` block in its frontmatter. Without a manifest, the runtime cannot enforce what this skill is permitted to do.
rule:
no-manifestskillox.io/r/crawl-aaawhj1r09odq6vzade1bum2