circl-cve-search

Search CVEs for a vendor and product combination.

SERVERMeta Data Mcp SOURCEpypi:meta-data-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-derekslinz-meta-data-mcp/circl-cve-search.md

What circl-cve-search does on Meta Data Mcp

AI agents call circl-cve-search to retrieve information from Meta Data Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why circl-cve-search is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) information from open data. It performs a read-only search operation across a public database. Even if an AI agent misuses it by searching for vulnerabilities in a system it shouldn't, the tool itself only returns data without triggering any side effects, code execution, or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'circl-cve-search' and description 'Search CVEs for a vendor and product combination' indicate a query/search operation over publicly available vulnerability data. No modification, deletion, execution, or financial action is performed.

Questions about circl-cve-search

What does the circl-cve-search tool do? +

Search CVEs for a vendor and product combination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Meta Data Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on circl-cve-search? +

Register the Meta Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for circl-cve-search: 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 Meta Data Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is circl-cve-search? +

circl-cve-search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit circl-cve-search? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the circl-cve-search 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 circl-cve-search completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for circl-cve-search. 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 circl-cve-search? +

circl-cve-search is provided by the Meta Data MCP server (pypi:meta-data-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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