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Exa MCP

Security checks across malware telemetry and agentic risk

Overview

This is a coherent Exa search setup skill, with the main caution that it uses an Exa API key and sends research queries to Exa.

Install this only if you intend to use Exa MCP. Use a revocable Exa API key, avoid hardcoding or sharing the expanded URL, and avoid sending confidential research topics or people lookups unless Exa's data handling fits your needs.

SkillSpector

By NVIDIA
Vulnerability Patterns
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
  • Excessive AgencyUnrestricted Tool Access, Autonomous Decision Making, Scope Creep
Findings (1)

Missing User Warnings

Medium
Confidence
93% confidence
Finding
This markdown file instructs users to place `MAVERICK_EXA_API_KEY` directly into a URL query parameter. URLs can be exposed through logs, histories, proxies, or diagnostics, and the document does not warn users about this privacy/security implication or advise safe handling of the credential.

VirusTotal

65/65 vendors flagged this skill as clean.

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Static analysis

No suspicious patterns detected.