php_set_config

Set PHP configuration parameters for optimization.

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aapanel-mcp/php-set-config.md

WHAT IT DOES

What php_set_config does on Aapanel

AI agents use php_set_config 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 php_set_config is rated Medium

This tool modifies PHP configuration parameters, which is a reversible write operation. However, it carries high severity because misconfigured PHP settings can disable critical security features (e.g., disabling input validation, changing upload limits), crash applications, or enable code execution vulnerabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'php_set_config' and description 'Set PHP configuration parameters for optimization' indicate modification of PHP configuration settings.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

php_set_config Rate-limited

php_set_config 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": {
    "php_set_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "php_set_config_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 php_set_config call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about php_set_config

What does the php_set_config tool do? +

Set PHP configuration parameters for optimization. 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 php_set_config? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit php_set_config? +

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

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

php_set_config 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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