opn_list_services

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why opn_list_services needs a policy

This tool retrieves and displays information about running services—a read-only operation. It has no capability to modify, execute, delete, or commit financial actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal; an attacker gains only visibility into service status, which does not compromise system integrity or enable further attacks without additional tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'opn_list_services' and description 'List system services and their running status' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control opn_list_services

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_list_services:

policy.json

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

opn_list_services 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 opn_list_services

What does the opn_list_services tool do? +

List system services and their running status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OPNsense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on opn_list_services? +

Register the OPNsense MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for opn_list_services: 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_list_services? +

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

Can I rate-limit opn_list_services? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the opn_list_services 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_list_services completely? +

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

opn_list_services 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.

Enforce policy on every OPNsense MCP Server tool call.

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