execute_steal_token · Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_steal_token does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_steal_token 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_steal_token needs a policy

While token theft could be framed as a read operation, the mechanism of stealing tokens from process memory is fundamentally an Execute action—it runs code/commands against target processes to extract credentials. This is more severe than passive reading because it actively manipulates process state and extracts sensitive authentication material.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_steal_token' and description 'Steal a token from a process' indicate execution of a privileged operation that extracts authentication tokens from running processes, a capability central to Cobalt Strike red team operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

execute_steal_token Rate-limited

execute_steal_token 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_steal_token": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_steal_token_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_steal_token

What does the execute_steal_token tool do? +

Steal a token from a process. 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_steal_token? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit execute_steal_token? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_steal_token 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_steal_token completely? +

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

execute_steal_token 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.