netexec_scan

What netexec_scan does on Hexstrike Ai

AI agents invoke netexec_scan to trigger actions in Hexstrike Ai. 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.

Why netexec_scan is rated High

NetExec is a notorious offensive security tool used to execute commands, spray credentials, and perform lateral movement across enterprise networks. Even without a description, the tool name strongly implies active network exploitation capabilities. The server context confirms offensive/pentesting use. Misuse could compromise entire networks, making severity critical.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'netexec_scan' on a server explicitly designed for 'automated pentesting, vulnerability discovery, bug bounty automation, and offensive security.' NetExec (formerly CrackMapExec) is a well-known network exploitation and lateral movement tool used…

The rule that runs netexec_scan safely

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

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

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