AI agents call ftp_telemetry to retrieve information from Ftp without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool only reads and returns internal telemetry/performance data (latency, pool health, bytes processed). It has no side effects, does not modify any data, and cannot be misused to cause significant harm. Pure read operation with low blast radius.
From the tool's definition Retrieve internal performance metrics, including average latency, connection pool health, and total processed bytes.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Retrieve internal performance metrics, including average latency, connection pool health, and total processed bytes. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ftp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ftp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ftp_telemetry: 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 Ftp. Nothing to install.
ftp_telemetry 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 ftp_telemetry 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 ftp_telemetry. 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.
ftp_telemetry is provided by the Ftp MCP server (kynlos/ftp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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