Jumping the line: How MCP servers can attack you before you ever use them

This post is about a critical 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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Article Link: https://blog.trailofbits.com/2025/04/21/jumping-the-line-how-mcp-servers-can-attack-you-before-you-ever-use-them/