list_directory_privacy

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_directory_privacy needs a policy

This tool only retrieves and displays metadata about directory privacy configurations. It has no side effects, does not execute code, does not modify data, and does not delete anything. It is a straightforward informational query with minimal security risk—the information it returns would typically only be relevant to account administrators who already have legitimate access to the hosting account.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_directory_privacy' and description 'List directories with password protection configured' indicate a query/retrieval operation.

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

POLICY

How to control list_directory_privacy

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 list_directory_privacy:

policy.json

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

list_directory_privacy 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 list_directory_privacy

What does the list_directory_privacy tool do? +

List directories with password protection configured. 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 list_directory_privacy? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_directory_privacy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_directory_privacy 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_directory_privacy completely? +

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

list_directory_privacy 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.

Enforce policy on every cPanel MCP Server tool call.

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