Medium Risk

opn_haproxy_update

opn_haproxy_update

How to control opn_haproxy_update ↓

What opn_haproxy_update does on OPNsense MCP Server

AI agents use opn_haproxy_update to create or update resources in OPNsense MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OPNsense MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

Why opn_haproxy_update needs a policy

The name implies updating HAProxy load balancer configuration, which is a Write operation (modifying existing data). However, the description is empty, lowering confidence. Changes to HAProxy config on a firewall could affect traffic routing and availability, giving it high severity. Cannot rule out more severe behavior without a description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'opn_haproxy_update' — 'update' suffix suggests modification of existing HAProxy configuration on an OPNsense firewall.

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

How to control opn_haproxy_update

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "opn_haproxy_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "opn_haproxy_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

opn_haproxy_update stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OPNsense MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about opn_haproxy_update

What does the opn_haproxy_update tool do? +

opn_haproxy_update. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OPNsense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on opn_haproxy_update? +

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

What risk level is opn_haproxy_update? +

opn_haproxy_update is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit opn_haproxy_update? +

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

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

opn_haproxy_update is provided by the OPNsense MCP Server MCP server (lucamarien/opnsense-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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