High-risk tools in CyPerf MCP Server
10 of the 100 tools in CyPerf MCP Server are classified as high risk. This page profiles those tools specifically, with recommended policy actions and the attack patterns that target them.
Every operation listed below is an action PolicyLayer recommends controlling at the transport layer. Open any tool to see the full profile, risk score, and YAML policy snippet.
Tools at high risk
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agents_rebootExecute[Agents] Reboot agents.
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agents_set_dpdkExecute[Agents] Set DPDK mode on agents.
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controllers_power_cycleExecute[Controllers] Power cycle compute nodes.
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controllers_reboot_portExecute[Controllers] Reboot a port on a controller.
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controllers_set_link_stateExecute[Controllers] Set port link state (up/down).
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licensing_syncExecute[Licensing] Synchronize licenses with the license server.
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licensing_test_connectivityExecute[Licensing] Test connectivity to the license backend server.
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test_calibrateExecute[Test Operations] Start or stop test calibration.
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test_startExecute[Test Operations] Start a test run for a session. Polls until the test is running.
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test_stopExecutetest_stop
Attacks that target this class
High-risk tools in any server share these documented attack patterns. Each links to the full case and the defensive policy.