whm_create_account · ItchWHM MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What whm_create_account does on ItchWHMMCP

AI agents use whm_create_account 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_create_account needs a policy

This tool creates a new cPanel account, which is a data modification operation that can be reversed (accounts can be deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code, does not destroy data irreversibly, and does not move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'whm_create_account' combined with description 'Create a new cPanel hosting account on the WHM server' explicitly indicates creation of a new account resource, which is a reversible write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

whm_create_account Rate-limited

whm_create_account 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_create_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whm_create_account_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_create_account

What does the whm_create_account tool do? +

Create a new cPanel hosting account on the WHM server. 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_create_account? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit whm_create_account? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whm_create_account 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_create_account completely? +

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

whm_create_account 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.