scan_ssl_builtin

Check SSL/TLS configuration (built-in).

SERVERPentest Ai SOURCE0xsteph/pentest-ai

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/0xsteph-pentest-ai/scan-ssl-builtin.md

WHAT IT DOES

What scan_ssl_builtin does on Pentest Ai

AI agents call scan_ssl_builtin to retrieve information from Pentest Ai without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why scan_ssl_builtin is rated Low

SSL/TLS configuration checks are diagnostic operations that query and report on security properties of certificates and protocols. They retrieve data about certificate validity, cipher suites, protocol versions, and related settings. No data is created, modified, deleted, or destroyed; no code is executed on the target; and no financial or external operations are triggered.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'scan_ssl_builtin' and description 'Check SSL/TLS configuration (built-in)' indicate passive information gathering.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs scan_ssl_builtin safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Pentest Ai, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For scan_ssl_builtin, this is the rule to start with:

scan_ssl_builtin Allowed

scan_ssl_builtin 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": {
    "scan_ssl_builtin": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Pentest Ai, apply this rule, and every scan_ssl_builtin call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about scan_ssl_builtin

What does the scan_ssl_builtin tool do? +

Check SSL/TLS configuration (built-in). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pentest Ai MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scan_ssl_builtin? +

Register the Pentest Ai MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scan_ssl_builtin: 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 Pentest Ai. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scan_ssl_builtin? +

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

Can I rate-limit scan_ssl_builtin? +

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

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

scan_ssl_builtin is provided by the Pentest Ai MCP server (0xsteph/pentest-ai). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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