list_infected_files

List files detected as infected by ClamAV

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/list-infected-files.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_infected_files does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents call list_infected_files to retrieve information from cPanel MCP Server 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_infected_files is rated Low

This tool retrieves and displays information about infected files detected by the ClamAV antivirus scanner. It performs no side effects—it does not delete, quarantine, execute, or modify files, nor does it trigger any external operations. It is purely a read operation that queries antivirus scan results.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_infected_files' and description 'List files detected as infected by ClamAV' indicate a query/retrieval operation that reports scan results without modifying, deleting, or executing any files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_infected_files 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 list_infected_files, this is the rule to start with:

list_infected_files Allowed

list_infected_files 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_infected_files": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 list_infected_files call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_infected_files

What does the list_infected_files tool do? +

List files detected as infected by ClamAV. 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_infected_files? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_infected_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_infected_files 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_infected_files completely? +

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

list_infected_files 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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