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resource_script_execution

Execute a series of commands as a resource script for automation.

How to control resource_script_execution ↓

What resource_script_execution does on MSFConsole MCP Server

AI agents invoke resource_script_execution to trigger actions in MSFConsole MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

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Why resource_script_execution needs a policy

Resource script execution in Metasploit allows sequential automation of framework commands, which inherently includes executing exploits, generating payloads, and modifying system state through framework modules. While the tool itself doesn't directly delete data (Destructive), it executes arbitrary operations whose side effects are determined entirely by the script content, making it Execute category.

From the tool's definition Tool is designed to 'Execute a series of commands as a resource script for automation' within Metasploit Framework, enabling arbitrary command execution.

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

How to control resource_script_execution

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 resource_script_execution:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "resource_script_execution": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resource_script_execution_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

resource_script_execution stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register MSFConsole 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 resource_script_execution

What does the resource_script_execution tool do? +

Execute a series of commands as a resource script for automation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MSFConsole MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on resource_script_execution? +

Register the MSFConsole MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resource_script_execution: 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 resource_script_execution? +

resource_script_execution is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit resource_script_execution? +

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

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

resource_script_execution 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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