3 papers
cs.AI2026
Which Metadata Matters for LLM Tool Selection in MCP? Evidence from Controlled Factor-Level Interventions
Xiaofan Li, Fengchun Qiao, Xing Gao
In Model Context Protocol (MCP) systems, LLMs select tools from metadata rather than from their implementations. Names and descriptions summarize what a tool does, while the parame…
cs.CR2025
A First Look at the Security Issues in the Model Context Protocol Ecosystem
Xiaofan Li, Xing Gao
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a standard for connecting large language models (LLMs) with external tools. However, this MCP ecosystem introduces new security risk…
cs.CR2025
Investigating Security Implications of Automatically Generated Code on the Software Supply Chain
Xiaofan Li, Xing Gao
In recent years, various software supply chain (SSC) attacks have posed significant risks to the global community. Severe consequences may arise if developers integrate insecure co…