list_emba_scans

A read tool on the EMBA- MCP server.

SERVEREMBA-MCP SOURCE0xbuz3r/emba-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/0xbuz3r-emba-mcp/list-emba-scans.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_emba_scans does on EMBA-MCP

AI agents call list_emba_scans to retrieve information from EMBA-MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_emba_scans is rated Low

The 'list_' prefix conventionally denotes read-only retrieval. No description is provided, but the pattern matches sibling tools like 'get_emba_scan_status' which query existing data. Listed firmware scans are informational artifacts; accessing them has no side effects on the firmware, system, or security posture. Confidence is slightly reduced due to missing description, but the naming convention is clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_emba_scans' indicates a listing/querying operation. Description is empty, but the tool name and context (sibling tools query firmware analysis results) strongly suggest this retrieves a list of previously run EMBA scans without modification or…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_emba_scans safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and EMBA-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_emba_scans, this is the rule to start with:

list_emba_scans Allowed

list_emba_scans is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_emba_scans": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect EMBA-MCP, apply this rule, and every list_emba_scans call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_emba_scans

What does the list_emba_scans tool do? +

list_emba_scans is a read tool on the EMBA MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the EMBA-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_emba_scans? +

Register the EMBA MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_emba_scans: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches EMBA-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_emba_scans? +

list_emba_scans is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_emba_scans? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_emba_scans rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block list_emba_scans completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_emba_scans. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides list_emba_scans? +

list_emba_scans is provided by the EMBA MCP server (0xbuz3r/emba-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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