sslyze

TLS/SSL configuration analyzer

Server PenTest MCP Server mohitsahoo/mcptoolforwebvulnerabilities-
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What sslyze does on PenTest MCP Server

AI agents call sslyze to retrieve information from PenTest MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why sslyze needs a policy

SSLyze analyzes TLS/SSL configurations of a target server, which is a read/reconnaissance operation — it queries and retrieves information about certificate chains, cipher suites, and protocol support without modifying anything. However, in the context of a penetration testing server, this reconnaissance data can be used to identify exploitable vulnerabilities, raising the severity to medium.

From the tool's definition TLS/SSL configuration analyzer

Questions about sslyze

What does the sslyze tool do? +

TLS/SSL configuration analyzer. It is categorised as a Read tool in the PenTest MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sslyze? +

Register the PenTest MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sslyze: 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 sslyze? +

sslyze is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sslyze? +

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

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

sslyze 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.

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