AI agents call pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s to retrieve information from Pfsense without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The 'list' verb indicates a read-only query operation that retrieves IPsec phase2 tunnel configurations. However, severity is elevated to 'medium' rather than 'low' because IPsec configuration details (encryption algorithms, peer IPs, authentication methods, traffic selectors) could be sensitive security information useful for reconnaissance or planning attacks against the VPN infrastructure.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s' uses the verb 'list' which retrieves VPN IPsec phase2 configurations without modifying them. Server context indicates 677 tools covering firewall operations including VPN management.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pfsense MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Pfsense MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s: 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 Pfsense. Nothing to install.
pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s. 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.
pfsense_list_vpn_ipsec_phase2s is provided by the Pfsense MCP server (abl030/pfsense-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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