beacon_delete_file

Delete a file or directory on a beacon

SERVERCobalt Strike MCP Server SOURCEmickeydb/cobalt-strike-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/mickeydb-cobalt-strike-mcp/beacon-delete-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What beacon_delete_file does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents call beacon_delete_file to permanently remove resources in Cobalt Strike MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why beacon_delete_file is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes files or directories from a compromised system (beacon) without any undo mechanism. The Cobalt Strike context confirms this is a red team command executed on target systems. Deletion is the canonical destructive action and represents the highest severity due to potential for data loss, system corruption, or operational disruption on a compromised host.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Delete a file or directory on a beacon' — the word 'delete' explicitly indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs beacon_delete_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Cobalt Strike MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For beacon_delete_file, this is the rule to start with:

beacon_delete_file Hidden

beacon_delete_file is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "beacon_delete_file"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Cobalt Strike MCP Server, apply this rule, and every beacon_delete_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about beacon_delete_file

What does the beacon_delete_file tool do? +

Delete a file or directory on a beacon. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on beacon_delete_file? +

Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for beacon_delete_file: 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 Cobalt Strike MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is beacon_delete_file? +

beacon_delete_file is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit beacon_delete_file? +

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

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

beacon_delete_file is provided by the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server (mickeydb/cobalt-strike-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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