List available backups on the WHM server
AI agents call whm_backup_list to retrieve information from ItchWHMMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns information about existing backups. It has no side effects, does not execute code or commands, does not modify data, and does not delete or overwrite anything. It is purely informational retrieval, fitting the Read category. Severity is low because exposure of backup metadata alone does not directly compromise systems, though it could inform targeting.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'whm_backup_list' and description 'List available backups on the WHM server' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves backup metadata without modifying, executing, or deleting data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List available backups on the WHM server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ItchWHMMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the ItchWHM MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whm_backup_list: 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.
whm_backup_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whm_backup_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for whm_backup_list. 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.
whm_backup_list 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.
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