Low Risk

audit_security_settings

Summarize security configuration and users.

Accepts file system path (file_path)

Part of the Cpinfo Analysis MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call audit_security_settings to retrieve information from Cpinfo Analysis without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though audit_security_settings only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

cpinfo-analysis.yaml
tools:
  audit_security_settings:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Cpinfo Analysis policy for all 12 tools.

Tool Name audit_security_settings
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like audit_security_settings have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the audit_security_settings tool do? +

Summarize security configuration and users.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cpinfo Analysis MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on audit_security_settings? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for audit_security_settings. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Cpinfo Analysis MCP server.

What risk level is audit_security_settings? +

audit_security_settings is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit audit_security_settings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the audit_security_settings rule in your Intercept 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 audit_security_settings completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for audit_security_settings. 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 audit_security_settings? +

audit_security_settings is provided by the Cpinfo Analysis MCP server (@chkp/cpinfo-analysis-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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