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MCP Is Creating Major Governance Gaps, Researchers Warn

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MCP Is Creating Major Governance Gaps, Researchers Warn

Researchers at Ox Security analyzed over 15,000 Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and identified significant security governance gaps. The study highlights deficiencies in how these servers manage access controls and operational oversight.

Why it matters: Developers and security teams deploying MCP servers face governance risks that could enable unauthorized access or misuse if not addressed, requiring immediate review of server configurations and access policies.

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