Enumerate logged on users (spawn mode)
AI agents call spawn_net_logons to retrieve information from Cobalt Strike MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves system information (logged-on users) with no stated capability to modify, delete, or execute code. However, severity is elevated from 'medium' to 'high' because: (1) it operates within a Cobalt Strike red team framework designed for adversarial operations; (2) enumeration of logged-on users is a reconnaissance step that typically precedes privilege escalation, lateral movement, or credential…
From the tool's definition Tool name 'spawn_net_logons' and description 'Enumerate logged on users (spawn mode)' indicate querying/retrieving user session information without modification or deletion.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Enumerate logged on users (spawn mode). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for spawn_net_logons: 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.
spawn_net_logons is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the spawn_net_logons 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for spawn_net_logons. 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.
spawn_net_logons 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.
spawn_net_logons is one line of Cobalt Strike MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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