arvan_net_ping

ICMP ping a host (requires the system ping binary).

SERVERArvanCloud MCP Server SOURCEdwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/dwin-gharibi-arvancloud-mcp/arvan-net-ping.md

WHAT IT DOES

What arvan_net_ping does on ArvanCloud MCP Server

AI agents invoke arvan_net_ping to trigger actions in ArvanCloud MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why arvan_net_ping is rated High

The tool executes the system 'ping' binary to send ICMP packets to a host. This is an Execute-category action because it triggers an external OS-level process whose behavior depends on arguments (target host). While ping is generally read-only in nature, it runs arbitrary system commands and could be misused to probe internal networks or cause minor disruption.

From the tool's definition 'ICMP ping a host (requires the system ``ping`` binary)' — this runs an external system binary to perform a network operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs arvan_net_ping safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ArvanCloud MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For arvan_net_ping, this is the rule to start with:

arvan_net_ping Rate-limited

arvan_net_ping stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "arvan_net_ping": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "arvan_net_ping_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ArvanCloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every arvan_net_ping call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about arvan_net_ping

What does the arvan_net_ping tool do? +

ICMP ping a host (requires the system ping binary). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on arvan_net_ping? +

Register the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for arvan_net_ping: 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 ArvanCloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is arvan_net_ping? +

arvan_net_ping is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit arvan_net_ping? +

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

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

arvan_net_ping is provided by the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server (dwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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