ssh_execute_on_multiple · Ssh Mcp Server Secured MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_execute_on_multiple does on Ssh Mcp Server Secured

AI agents invoke ssh_execute_on_multiple to trigger actions in Ssh Mcp Server Secured. 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 ssh_execute_on_multiple needs a policy

This tool triggers external operations (remote command execution via SSH) whose effects depend entirely on the command argument provided. While the server claims 'command filtering' and 'safe' management, the fundamental capability is to run code/shell commands on remote systems at scale ('multiple connections').

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'execute' and description states 'Execute a command on multiple connections'. The sibling tool 'ssh_execute' combined with 'on_multiple' indicates this runs arbitrary commands across multiple remote servers.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ssh_execute_on_multiple Rate-limited

ssh_execute_on_multiple 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": {
    "ssh_execute_on_multiple": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ssh_execute_on_multiple_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ssh_execute_on_multiple

What does the ssh_execute_on_multiple tool do? +

Execute a command on multiple connections by name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ssh Mcp Server Secured MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_execute_on_multiple? +

Register the Ssh Mcp Server Secured MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_execute_on_multiple: 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 Ssh Mcp Server Secured. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ssh_execute_on_multiple? +

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

Can I rate-limit ssh_execute_on_multiple? +

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

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

ssh_execute_on_multiple is provided by the Ssh Mcp Server Secured MCP server (marian-craciunescu/ssh-mcp-server-secured). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.