harden_set_ip_whitelist

Set IP whitelist for panel access (restrict admin access to specific IPs).

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/harden-set-ip-whitelist.md

WHAT IT DOES

What harden_set_ip_whitelist does on Aapanel

AI agents use harden_set_ip_whitelist 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 harden_set_ip_whitelist is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies security policy configuration (IP whitelist) for panel admin access. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not move money (not Financial), and does not directly execute arbitrary code (not Execute). However, it durably modifies security settings that control administrative access. While reversible, misconfiguration could lock out legitimate admins or open access to attackers.

From the tool's definition Set IP whitelist for panel access (restrict admin access to specific IPs) — modifies access control configuration by whitelisting/restricting IP addresses.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

harden_set_ip_whitelist Rate-limited

harden_set_ip_whitelist 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": {
    "harden_set_ip_whitelist": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "harden_set_ip_whitelist_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 harden_set_ip_whitelist call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about harden_set_ip_whitelist

What does the harden_set_ip_whitelist tool do? +

Set IP whitelist for panel access (restrict admin access to specific IPs). 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 harden_set_ip_whitelist? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for harden_set_ip_whitelist: 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 harden_set_ip_whitelist? +

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

Can I rate-limit harden_set_ip_whitelist? +

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

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

harden_set_ip_whitelist 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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