CVE-2026-85654
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Template Injection in AWS CDK Generator

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: AMZN

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine in the CDK generator in Amazon awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server before 2.1.6 might allow a context-dependent actor to execute arbitrary code on the host that deploys the generated application via crafted table, index, or attribute names in a data model file.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85654
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71635

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
amazon awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server to 2.1.6 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1336 The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in a template engine used by the CDK generator in Amazon awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server before version 2.1.6. An attacker could exploit this by crafting malicious table, index, or attribute names in a data model file to execute arbitrary code on the host deploying the generated application.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires checking the version of awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server. If the version is below 2.1.6, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context for detection.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system if you are using a vulnerable version of awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server. This may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or system compromise depending on the attacker's goals.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially causing data breaches or loss of sensitive information. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations that mandate protection of personal or health data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the CDK generator in Amazon awslabs.dynamodb-mcp-server to version 2.1.6 or later to address the improper neutralization of special elements in the template engine.

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