set_intensity

SERVERPentest Ai SOURCE0xsteph/pentest-ai

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_intensity does on Pentest Ai

AI agents use set_intensity to create or update resources in Pentest Ai, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Pentest Ai environment.

RISK

Why set_intensity is rated Medium

This tool modifies configuration state (scan intensity level) and persists it to a database, and updates a live rate limiter. It is a Write operation — it changes settings for an ongoing engagement but does not itself execute scans, delete data, or move money. Misuse could escalate scan aggressiveness mid-engagement (e.g., switching to 'aggressive') which could cause unintended disruption, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition Change scan intensity...Persists to DB...updates the live rate limiter so subsequent phases respect the new pace immediately

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_intensity Rate-limited

set_intensity 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_intensity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_intensity_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 Pentest Ai, apply this rule, and every set_intensity call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_intensity

What does the set_intensity tool do? +

Change scan intensity (stealth, normal, aggressive) mid-engagement. Persists to DB. If the engagement is currently running, also updates the live rate limiter so subsequent phases respect the new pace immediately. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pentest Ai 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_intensity? +

Register the Pentest Ai MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_intensity: 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 set_intensity? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_intensity? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_intensity 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_intensity completely? +

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

set_intensity 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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