tamper_set_dir_protection

Enable or disable directory protection for a site (toggle .user.ini cross-site protection).

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/tamper-set-dir-protection.md

WHAT IT DOES

What tamper_set_dir_protection does on Aapanel

AI agents use tamper_set_dir_protection 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 tamper_set_dir_protection is rated Medium

The tool modifies PHP security configuration (.user.ini) to enable or disable cross-site protection—a reversible change to site settings. This is Write-category behavior (creates/modifies data reversibly). Severity is high because disabling directory protection exposes web applications to directory traversal and cross-site execution attacks, with significant blast radius on site security posture.

From the tool's definition Tool enables or disables directory protection via .user.ini configuration modification ('toggle .user.ini cross-site protection'). This modifies server configuration state reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

tamper_set_dir_protection Rate-limited

tamper_set_dir_protection 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": {
    "tamper_set_dir_protection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tamper_set_dir_protection_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 tamper_set_dir_protection call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tamper_set_dir_protection

What does the tamper_set_dir_protection tool do? +

Enable or disable directory protection for a site (toggle .user.ini cross-site protection). 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 tamper_set_dir_protection? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit tamper_set_dir_protection? +

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

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

tamper_set_dir_protection 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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