MCP Security: Navigating the Exploit Playbook for Agent

The rapid adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has enabled powerful AI agents to access external systems and corporate data via defined tools. However, this accelerated growth has created a dangerous security gap. This article dissects the leading attack vectors targeting MCP-powered agents, specifically the Prompt Injection and Supply Chain Attack (Rugpull) exploits and outlines actionable, technical mitigation strategies.