run_kubectl_enumeration · Hacking Buddy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_kubectl_enumeration does on Hacking Buddy MCP

AI agents invoke run_kubectl_enumeration to trigger actions in Hacking Buddy MCP. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_kubectl_enumeration needs a policy

This tool executes kubectl commands that interact with Kubernetes clusters to enumerate and discover infrastructure. While enumeration itself is reconnaissance-focused (similar to the sibling network scanning tools like run_nmap and run_masscan), kubectl operations are Execute-class because they trigger external operations (kubectl API calls) whose effects depend on which enumeration commands are invoked and the…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_kubectl_enumeration' and description 'Run basic kubectl enumeration commands' indicate execution of kubectl operations against Kubernetes clusters.

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Verdict

run_kubectl_enumeration Rate-limited

run_kubectl_enumeration 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_kubectl_enumeration": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_kubectl_enumeration_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about run_kubectl_enumeration

What does the run_kubectl_enumeration tool do? +

Run basic kubectl enumeration commands. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Hacking Buddy MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_kubectl_enumeration? +

Register the Hacking Buddy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_kubectl_enumeration: 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 Hacking Buddy MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_kubectl_enumeration? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_kubectl_enumeration? +

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

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

run_kubectl_enumeration is provided by the Hacking Buddy MCP server (manuelberrueta/hacking-buddy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.