vps_set_root_password

Set root password for a virtual machine.

SERVERHostinger SOURCEidugeni/hostinger-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/hostinger-mcp/vps-set-root-password.md

WHAT IT DOES

What vps_set_root_password does on Hostinger

AI agents invoke vps_set_root_password to trigger actions in Hostinger. 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 vps_set_root_password is rated High

Setting the root password for a VPS is a privileged operation that changes authentication credentials, potentially locking out legitimate users or enabling unauthorized access. It triggers an external operation on the VPS infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Set root password for a virtual machine

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs vps_set_root_password safely

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

vps_set_root_password Rate-limited

vps_set_root_password 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": {
    "vps_set_root_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vps_set_root_password_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 Hostinger, apply this rule, and every vps_set_root_password call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about vps_set_root_password

What does the vps_set_root_password tool do? +

Set root password for a virtual machine. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hostinger MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on vps_set_root_password? +

Register the Hostinger MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vps_set_root_password: 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 Hostinger. Nothing to install.

What risk level is vps_set_root_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit vps_set_root_password? +

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

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

vps_set_root_password is provided by the Hostinger MCP server (idugeni/hostinger-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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