get_msf_status

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_msf_status needs a policy

This tool retrieves status information about the Metasploit Framework integration. It performs a query operation with no side effects, modification of data, code execution, or destructive actions. While the server context involves penetration testing tools, this specific tool is purely informational and read-only, making it the lowest risk category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_msf_status' and description 'Get comprehensive status of the Metasploit integration' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves status information without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

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

POLICY

How to control get_msf_status

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

policy.json

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

get_msf_status 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 get_msf_status

What does the get_msf_status tool do? +

Get comprehensive status of the Metasploit integration. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MSFConsole MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_msf_status? +

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

What risk level is get_msf_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_msf_status? +

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

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

get_msf_status is provided by the MSFConsole MCP Server MCP server (lyftium-inc/msfconsole-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MSFConsole MCP Server tool call.

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