run_smb_scan · Hacking Buddy MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_smb_scan does on Hacking Buddy MCP

AI agents invoke run_smb_scan 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_smb_scan needs a policy

This tool executes an nmap SMB scan against a network target. Execution of network reconnaissance tools falls under Execute category because it triggers external operations (nmap processes) whose effects and scope depend on the target argument provided by the AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool is 'run_smb_scan' that executes 'nmap smb scan on a target' — this invokes external network scanning commands with arguments (the target) whose effects depend on those arguments.

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Verdict

run_smb_scan Rate-limited

run_smb_scan 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_smb_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_smb_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about run_smb_scan

What does the run_smb_scan tool do? +

Running nmap smb scan on a target. 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_smb_scan? +

Register the Hacking Buddy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_smb_scan: 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_smb_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_smb_scan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_smb_scan 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_smb_scan completely? +

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

run_smb_scan 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.