search_accounts_by_pattern

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/search-accounts-by-pattern.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_accounts_by_pattern does on CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server

AI agents call search_accounts_by_pattern 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 search_accounts_by_pattern is rated Low

The tool name contains the verb 'search', which is a Read operation that retrieves data matching criteria. No description was provided to suggest side effects like modifications, deletions, or code execution. Within a PAM system context, account searches are standard read-only queries.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_accounts_by_pattern' indicates a search/query operation. The empty description limits direct confirmation, but naming convention and context within a privileged access management system strongly suggest data retrieval without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

search_accounts_by_pattern Allowed

search_accounts_by_pattern 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": {
    "search_accounts_by_pattern": {}
  }
}

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 search_accounts_by_pattern call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_accounts_by_pattern

What does the search_accounts_by_pattern tool do? +

search_accounts_by_pattern 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 search_accounts_by_pattern? +

Register the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_accounts_by_pattern: 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 search_accounts_by_pattern? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_accounts_by_pattern? +

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

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

search_accounts_by_pattern 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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