set_mysql_privileges

Set privileges for a MySQL user on a database

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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WHAT IT DOES

What set_mysql_privileges does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents use set_mysql_privileges 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 set_mysql_privileges is rated Medium

This tool modifies database user privileges, which is a reversible configuration change (privileges can be adjusted again). It does not delete data or execute arbitrary queries, so it is Write rather than Destructive or Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_mysql_privileges' and description 'Set privileges for a MySQL user on a database' indicates modification of database access control.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_mysql_privileges Rate-limited

set_mysql_privileges 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": {
    "set_mysql_privileges": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_mysql_privileges_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 set_mysql_privileges call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_mysql_privileges

What does the set_mysql_privileges tool do? +

Set privileges for a MySQL user on a database. 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 set_mysql_privileges? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_mysql_privileges? +

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

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

set_mysql_privileges 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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