High-risk tools in Espresso
10 of the 22 tools in Espresso 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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clear_and_type_textExecuteClear all text and type new text on the connected Android device
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install_appExecuteInstall an App APK on the connected Android device
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open_uriExecuteOpen a URI on the connected Android device
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press_buttonExecuteSimulate a button press on the connected Android device using an Enum button
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start_appExecuteStart an app on the connected Android device
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start_emulatorExecuteStart an Android Emulator by name
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stop_appExecuteStop an app on the connected Android device
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swipeExecutePerform a swipe gesture in a specific direction on the connected Android device
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tapExecuteSimulate a tap on the connected Android device at the specified coordinates
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type_textExecuteType text on the connected Android device. Handles spaces correctly.
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.