Medium Risk

rename_data

Rename a data label at a given address

Modifies binary analysis metadata

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

@LaurieWired/GhidraMCP Write Risk 3/5

AI agents use rename_data to create or modify resources in Ghidra. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call rename_data repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Ghidra.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

ghidra.yaml
tools:
  rename_data:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Ghidra policy for all 27 tools.

Tool Name rename_data
Category Write
MCP Server Ghidra MCP Server
Risk Level Medium

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

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

What does the rename_data tool do? +

Rename a data label at a given address. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ghidra MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rename_data? +

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

What risk level is rename_data? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_data? +

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

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

rename_data is provided by the Ghidra MCP server (@LaurieWired/GhidraMCP). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Ghidra

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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