feat: resolve SSL issue #508, implement SSRF protection & security te… #3171
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Description
This PR addresses Issue #508 by adding an SSL verification toggle for the fetch server. Since this was a highly requested fix for internal testing environments, I also took the opportunity to harden the server's security against SSRF and resource abuse.
Server Details
Server: fetch
Changes to: SSL config, URL validation, and error handling
Motivation and Context
Users on internal networks with self-signed certificates currently can't use the fetch tool. This PR introduces a secure way to bypass SSL check via env vars, while adding a safety layer to ensure this doesn't expose internal infrastructure.
How Has This Been Tested?
I've implemented a new test suite (tests/test_security.py) with 71 test cases.
Scenarios tested: SSL toggle functionality, private/reserved IP blocking (SSRF protection), and response size limits (5MB) to prevent memory exhaustion.
Pass rate: 100% of tests are passing locally.
Breaking Changes
No. Default behavior remains SSL_VERIFY=true.
Types of changes
[x] Bug fix
[x] New feature
[x] Documentation update
Checklist
[x] I have read the MCP Protocol Documentation
[x] My changes follow MCP security best practices
[x] I have updated the server's documentation (SECURITY_AUDIT.md)
[x] New and existing tests pass locally
[x] I have documented all new environment variables
Additional context
The core of the security fix is the new is_safe_url logic. It prevents the server from being used to scan internal networks or cloud metadata endpoints. I've also added a 10s timeout to keep the server responsive under load.