Analysis of the Critical Figma MCP Vulnerability

This section provides an overview of the critical Subdomain Takeover vulnerability found in Figma's Media Collaboration Platform (MCP). We summarize the potential impact, severity level, and current remediation status to give you a quick understanding of the issue's importance.

CVE-ID

CVE-2025-10884

Severity (CVSS 3.1)

9.1 Critical

Status

Patched

Vulnerability Severity Comparison

Event Timeline

Follow the chronological sequence of the vulnerability discovery, reporting, and remediation process. This interactive timeline highlights key milestones from the initial detection to the public disclosure. Click on any event to see further details.

Technical Analysis: Subdomain Takeover

This section details the mechanics of the Subdomain Takeover vulnerability. Toggle between the "Normal Flow" and the "Attack Flow" to visualize how the attacker exploited a DNS misconfiguration to potentially compromise user data.

User / Figma App
Legitimate Figma Server

Secure Data Connection

Under normal conditions, the Figma application communicates directly with the correct Figma servers to synchronize design files and user data, ensuring all information is transferred over a trusted, secure channel.

Mitigation and Recommendations

To ensure the security of your data and designs, it is vital to follow the recommended mitigation steps. This section outlines the clear actions you must take to protect yourself from this potential risk.

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The Single Most Critical Step

Immediately update your Figma application to version 5.2.1 or newer. This patch directly addresses the vulnerability and is the most effective way to protect your account and collaborative data.