block_ip

Block an IP address or range

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/block-ip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What block_ip does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use block_ip to create or update resources in cPanel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your cPanel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why block_ip is rated Medium

Blocking an IP address modifies firewall/access control rules to prevent access. While this is a write/configuration change, it is potentially reversible (IPs can be unblocked), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. However, it carries high severity because misuse by an AI agent could block legitimate users, critical services, or even the server's own management IP, causing significant access disruption.

From the tool's definition Block an IP address or range

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs block_ip safely

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

block_ip Rate-limited

block_ip stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "block_ip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "block_ip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about block_ip

What does the block_ip tool do? +

Block an IP address or range. It is categorised as a Write tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on block_ip? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for block_ip: 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 cPanel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is block_ip? +

block_ip is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit block_ip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the block_ip 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 block_ip completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for block_ip. 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 block_ip? +

block_ip is provided by the cPanel MCP Server MCP server (0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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