get_php_ini_directives

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_php_ini_directives needs a policy

This tool retrieves configuration data (PHP INI directives) from the hosting account without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is purely informational. Severity is medium rather than low because PHP configuration details could reveal sensitive information about the hosting environment (e.g., enabled extensions, memory limits, security settings) that an attacker could exploit, but the tool itself…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_php_ini_directives' and description 'Get current PHP INI directives for the account' indicate data retrieval with no modification. The verb 'Get' and lack of any write/execute/delete language confirms read-only behavior.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_php_ini_directives gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_php_ini_directives

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and cPanel MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_php_ini_directives:

policy.json

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

get_php_ini_directives is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_php_ini_directives

What does the get_php_ini_directives tool do? +

Get current PHP INI directives for the account. It is categorised as a Read tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_php_ini_directives? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_php_ini_directives? +

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

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

get_php_ini_directives 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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