webdav_list_remote_directory

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why webdav_list_remote_directory needs a policy

This tool retrieves directory contents without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward read operation. Severity is low because listing directory contents poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent — it only reveals file structure and names, with no destructive or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'webdav_list_remote_directory' and description states 'List files and directories at the specified path on a remote WebDAV server' — pure query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control webdav_list_remote_directory

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

policy.json

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

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

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FAQ

Questions about webdav_list_remote_directory

What does the webdav_list_remote_directory tool do? +

List files and directories at the specified path on a remote WebDAV server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WebDAV MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on webdav_list_remote_directory? +

Register the WebDAV MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for webdav_list_remote_directory: 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 WebDAV MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is webdav_list_remote_directory? +

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

Can I rate-limit webdav_list_remote_directory? +

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

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

webdav_list_remote_directory is provided by the WebDAV MCP Server MCP server (laubplusco/mcp-webdav-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every WebDAV MCP Server tool call.

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