sqlmap · PenTest MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sqlmap does on PenTest MCP Server

AI agents invoke sqlmap to trigger actions in PenTest 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 sqlmap needs a policy

sqlmap is a well-known tool that actively detects and exploits SQL injection vulnerabilities in target databases. The 'exploitation' capability means it can execute arbitrary SQL commands against remote databases, extract data, modify records, or even gain OS-level access. This goes beyond Read or Write into active exploitation (Execute), and in destructive scenarios (DROP, DELETE) could be Destructive.

From the tool's definition SQL injection detection and exploitation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sqlmap Rate-limited

sqlmap 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": {
    "sqlmap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sqlmap_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sqlmap

What does the sqlmap tool do? +

SQL injection detection and exploitation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the PenTest 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 sqlmap? +

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

What risk level is sqlmap? +

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

Can I rate-limit sqlmap? +

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

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

sqlmap is provided by the PenTest MCP Server MCP server (mohitsahoo/mcptoolforwebvulnerabilities-). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.