database_set_password

Change database password.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/database-set-password.md

WHAT IT DOES

What database_set_password does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why database_set_password is rated Medium

Changing a database password is a reversible modification that affects authentication and access control. While high-severity due to potential service disruption and security implications, it does not fall into Destructive (irreversible deletion) or Financial categories.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'set_password' and description confirms 'Change database password.' This modifies credentials but does not delete or destroy data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs database_set_password safely

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

database_set_password Rate-limited

database_set_password 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": {
    "database_set_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "database_set_password_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 Aapanel, apply this rule, and every database_set_password call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about database_set_password

What does the database_set_password tool do? +

Change database password. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on database_set_password? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for database_set_password: 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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is database_set_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit database_set_password? +

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

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

database_set_password is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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