change_ftp_password · cPanel MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What change_ftp_password does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use change_ftp_password 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why change_ftp_password needs a policy

This tool modifies (writes) FTP account credentials, which is a reversible action. While credentials are sensitive, the operation itself is not destructive (the account persists), not financial, and not executing arbitrary code. The high severity reflects that compromised FTP credentials could grant broad file system access to a hosting account, making this a high-impact write operation if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'change_ftp_password' and description 'Change an FTP account password' indicate modification of credentials. This is a reversible write operation that alters authentication data for FTP accounts.

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Verdict

change_ftp_password Rate-limited

change_ftp_password 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": {
    "change_ftp_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "change_ftp_password_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about change_ftp_password

What does the change_ftp_password tool do? +

Change an FTP account password. 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 change_ftp_password? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for change_ftp_password: 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 change_ftp_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit change_ftp_password? +

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

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

change_ftp_password 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.