set_beacon_c2_host_reset · Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What set_beacon_c2_host_reset does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents use set_beacon_c2_host_reset to create or update resources in Cobalt Strike MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Cobalt Strike MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_beacon_c2_host_reset needs a policy

Resetting the C2 host modifies the beacon's communication configuration, redirecting its C2 channel. This is a Write/configuration-change operation (reversible in principle), but carries high severity because misuse in a red-team context could redirect beacon traffic, disrupt operations, or expose infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Reset C2 host — resets the command-and-control host configuration for a beacon

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Verdict

set_beacon_c2_host_reset Rate-limited

set_beacon_c2_host_reset stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_beacon_c2_host_reset": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_beacon_c2_host_reset_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "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 set_beacon_c2_host_reset

What does the set_beacon_c2_host_reset tool do? +

Reset C2 host. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_beacon_c2_host_reset? +

Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_beacon_c2_host_reset: 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 set_beacon_c2_host_reset? +

set_beacon_c2_host_reset is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit set_beacon_c2_host_reset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_beacon_c2_host_reset 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 set_beacon_c2_host_reset completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_beacon_c2_host_reset. 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 set_beacon_c2_host_reset? +

set_beacon_c2_host_reset 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.