execute_kerberos_ticket_use · Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_kerberos_ticket_use does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_kerberos_ticket_use to trigger actions in Cobalt Strike MCP Server. 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 execute_kerberos_ticket_use needs a policy

This tool executes authentication operations using Kerberos tickets, which triggers external security mechanisms and can enable unauthorized access to network resources. The effects are dependent on which ticket is provided and what resources it grants access to. While not inherently destructive or financial, it represents active exploitation capability (Execute category) rather than passive data retrieval.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_kerberos_ticket_use' explicitly indicates execution of Kerberos ticket operations. Server description references 'beacon control' and 'credential operations' in a red team attack framework context.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

execute_kerberos_ticket_use Rate-limited

execute_kerberos_ticket_use 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": {
    "execute_kerberos_ticket_use": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_kerberos_ticket_use_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Cobalt Strike MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about execute_kerberos_ticket_use

What does the execute_kerberos_ticket_use tool do? +

Use a Kerberos ticket. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_kerberos_ticket_use? +

Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_kerberos_ticket_use: 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 execute_kerberos_ticket_use? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_kerberos_ticket_use? +

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

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

execute_kerberos_ticket_use 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.