awx_credential_types_list

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why awx_credential_types_list needs a policy

This tool queries and returns information about available credential types in AWX without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It has no side effects and represents a straightforward information retrieval operation. The low severity reflects that exposing credential type metadata poses minimal direct risk, though it could inform reconnaissance in a multi-step attack chain.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'awx_credential_types_list' and description states 'List AWX credential types'. The verb 'list' and the function of retrieving/enumerating credential types indicates a read-only retrieval operation with no data modification.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access awx_credential_types_list gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control awx_credential_types_list

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Pypi:awx, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for awx_credential_types_list:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "awx_credential_types_list": {}
  }
}

awx_credential_types_list is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Pypi:awx — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about awx_credential_types_list

What does the awx_credential_types_list tool do? +

List AWX credential types. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Pypi:awx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on awx_credential_types_list? +

Register the Pypi:awx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for awx_credential_types_list: 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 Pypi:awx. Nothing to install.

What risk level is awx_credential_types_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit awx_credential_types_list? +

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

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

awx_credential_types_list is provided by the Pypi:awx MCP server (SurgeX-Labs/awx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Pypi:awx tool call.

Start from Pypi:awx, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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