AI agents call get_coin_info to retrieve information from Bybit without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries static or reference data about cryptocurrencies and their properties. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations—purely informational. Low severity because misuse provides market/technical information without direct financial or operational impact.
From the tool's definition Tool retrieves coin information (chains, deposit/withdraw status, fees) without modifying state. The verb 'get' and description emphasize data retrieval with 'no side effects'.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get coin info (chains, deposit/withdraw status, fees). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Bybit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Bybit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_coin_info: 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 Bybit. Nothing to install.
get_coin_info 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 get_coin_info 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 get_coin_info. 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.
get_coin_info is provided by the Bybit MCP server (johnnywic/bybit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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