list_sessions_by_filter

A read tool on the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP server.

SERVERCyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server SOURCEaaearon/mcp-privilege-cloud

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aaearon-mcp-privilege-cloud/list-sessions-by-filter.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_sessions_by_filter does on CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server

AI agents call list_sessions_by_filter to retrieve information from CyberArk Privilege Cloud 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_sessions_by_filter is rated Low

The tool name and pattern (list + filter) clearly indicate data retrieval without modification. Session listing is a query operation with no side effects. Although the description is empty, the naming convention and context of peer tools (count_sessions, analyze operations) strongly suggest this is a read-only session monitoring function.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_sessions_by_filter' indicates retrieval of session data filtered by criteria. No descriptive text provided, but the verb 'list' is a classic read operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_sessions_by_filter safely

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

list_sessions_by_filter Allowed

list_sessions_by_filter 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_sessions_by_filter": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_sessions_by_filter call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_sessions_by_filter

What does the list_sessions_by_filter tool do? +

list_sessions_by_filter is a read tool on the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_sessions_by_filter? +

Register the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_sessions_by_filter: 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 CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_sessions_by_filter? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_sessions_by_filter? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_sessions_by_filter 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_sessions_by_filter completely? +

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

list_sessions_by_filter is provided by the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server (aaearon/mcp-privilege-cloud). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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