cpanel_email_create · ItchWHM MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cpanel_email_create does on ItchWHMMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cpanel_email_create needs a policy

This tool creates email accounts, which is a reversible modification of system state. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state 'Create a new email account' — this is a write operation that creates new data in a managed system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

cpanel_email_create Rate-limited

cpanel_email_create 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cpanel_email_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cpanel_email_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches ItchWHMMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cpanel_email_create

What does the cpanel_email_create tool do? +

Create a new email account for a cPanel user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ItchWHMMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on cpanel_email_create? +

Register the ItchWHM MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cpanel_email_create: 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 ItchWHMMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cpanel_email_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit cpanel_email_create? +

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

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

cpanel_email_create is provided by the ItchWHM MCP server (manofsadness/itchwhmmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.