Agent Security Scanner

MCP server · PyPI · graded 2026-10-24Source linked

Scan AI agents for tool-calling vulnerabilities: prompt leaks, hijacking, injections, and more.

No outside reports on file

Agent Security review is distributed via PyPI (agentvuln); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
  • Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcePyPI (agentvuln)PUBLIC

Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.

Install

uvx agentvuln

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About Agent Security Scanner

Agent Security review is an MCP server focused on General: review AI agents for tool-calling vulnerabilities: prompt leaks, hijacking, injections, and more.

It is published on PyPI as agentvuln and hosted on GitHub at mikehzp/agentvuln (57 PyPI downloads, last repository push on 2026-06-19). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.

PyPI command

uvx agentvuln

PyPI (pip) command

pip install agentvuln

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentvuln": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "agentvuln"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

15/100
PyPI downloads
57
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-24

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via PyPI (agentvuln). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Agent Security review?

Run uvx agentvuln (or pip install agentvuln) in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/mikehzp/agentvuln.

Are there security reports about Agent Security review?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Agent Security review currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Agent Security review actively maintained?

Agent Security review has 57 PyPI downloads, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-06-19. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-24. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/mikehzp/agentvuln before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Agent Security review?

Compare Agent Security review side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Agent Security Scanner

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "agent-security-scanner"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: Agent Security Scanner
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/agent-security-scanner
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** PyPI (agentvuln)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `uvx agentvuln`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
mikehzp
Source code
github.com/mikehzp/agentvuln
Install command
pip install agentvuln
Est. context load
~850 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.43% of 200k context)
Popularity
57 PyPI downloads
Last updated
2026-10-24
Last graded
2026-10-24

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