run_security_test

THE RISK

High Risk

Why run_security_test needs a policy

This tool executes security test scenarios, which is an operation that runs code/processes (Execute category). It does not create lasting data artifacts (Write), delete anything (Destructive), move money (Financial), or merely read (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_security_test' combined with description 'Executes security testing scenarios for vulnerability assessment' indicates it runs automated security tests.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access run_security_test gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control run_security_test

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MockLoop MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for run_security_test:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_security_test": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_security_test_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

run_security_test 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.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about run_security_test

What does the run_security_test tool do? +

Executes security testing scenarios for vulnerability assessment. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MockLoop 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 run_security_test? +

Register the MockLoop MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_security_test: 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 MockLoop MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_security_test? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_security_test? +

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

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

run_security_test is provided by the MockLoop MCP Server MCP server (mockloop/mockloop-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MockLoop MCP Server tool call.

Start from MockLoop MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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