whm_change_password · ItchWHM MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What whm_change_password does on ItchWHMMCP

AI agents use whm_change_password 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 whm_change_password needs a policy

This tool changes the password of a cPanel account, which is a write operation (credential modification). It is reversible in the sense that the password can be changed again, but misuse could lock out legitimate users or enable unauthorized access. The blast radius is high because compromised credentials can lead to full account takeover.

From the tool's definition 'Change password for a cPanel account' — modifies credentials for an existing account

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

whm_change_password Rate-limited

whm_change_password 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": {
    "whm_change_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whm_change_password_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 whm_change_password

What does the whm_change_password tool do? +

Change password for a cPanel account. 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 whm_change_password? +

Register the ItchWHM MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whm_change_password: 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 whm_change_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit whm_change_password? +

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

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

whm_change_password 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.