execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse 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_tokenStore_stealAndUse needs a policy

This tool performs active exploitation: stealing authentication tokens and immediately using them to execute actions under a different security context. This is an Execute category action (runs code/operations with externally-controlled effects), but with critical severity due to immediate privilege escalation/lateral movement impact, unauthorized access to protected resources, and potential for cascading compromise.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Steal a token and immediately use it' - describes execution of token theft and impersonation operations. Cobalt Strike context indicates this is red team attack infrastructure for compromised system control.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse Rate-limited

execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse 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_tokenStore_stealAndUse": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_tokenstore_stealanduse_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_tokenStore_stealAndUse

What does the execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse tool do? +

Steal a token and immediately use it. 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_tokenStore_stealAndUse? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse 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_tokenStore_stealAndUse completely? +

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

execute_tokenStore_stealAndUse 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.