Return a structured attack methodology playbook for the given attack vector and optional target context, for use in authorized penetration testing, CTF, or security research. Covers reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation phases for the vector, filtered to what is relevan...
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AI agents call pentest_guide to retrieve information from Pentest Mcp Server 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 pentest_guide 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.
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}See the full Pentest Mcp Server policy for all 7 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access pentest_guide gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Return a structured attack methodology playbook for the given attack vector and optional target context, for use in authorized penetration testing, CTF, or security research. Covers reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, and post-exploitation phases for the vector, filtered to what is relevant given the provided stack and WAF profile. Each phase includes: what to look for, tools to use, common mistakes, detection indicators that would alert defenders, and recommended mitigations. Next-tool suggestions are pre-filled with payload generator and technique lookup calls. Covers 15 vectors via the vector enum. Authorized testing only.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pentest Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Pentest Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pentest_guide: 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 Pentest Mcp Server. Nothing to install.
pentest_guide is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pentest_guide 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pentest_guide. 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.
pentest_guide is provided by the Pentest Mcp Server MCP server (@cyanheads/pentest-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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