execute_net_domain · Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_net_domain does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_net_domain 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_net_domain needs a policy

Despite the description sounding like a read operation, this tool is part of a Cobalt Strike beacon control suite and the 'execute_net_' naming convention indicates it executes a 'net domain' command remotely on a compromised host. In the context of Cobalt Strike operations, this constitutes remote code/command execution on a target system, not a simple local query.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_net_domain' on a Cobalt Strike MCP server; description says 'Get domain information' but the 'execute_net_' prefix indicates it runs a net command on a beacon (remote execution of OS-level commands in a red team context).

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Verdict

execute_net_domain Rate-limited

execute_net_domain 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_net_domain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_net_domain_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_net_domain

What does the execute_net_domain tool do? +

Get domain information. 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_net_domain? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit execute_net_domain? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_net_domain 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_net_domain completely? +

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

execute_net_domain 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.