associate_ip_address · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What associate_ip_address does on CloudStack MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why associate_ip_address needs a policy

This tool modifies network configuration by associating/assigning a public IP address to a resource (likely a virtual machine or load balancer). This is a reversible Write operation—IPs can be disassociated—rather than destructive. However, the severity is high because unauthorized IP association could expose infrastructure to the internet, creating security vulnerabilities and enabling unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'associate_ip_address' and description 'Associate a public IP address' indicate a network configuration modification that assigns an IP address to infrastructure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

associate_ip_address Rate-limited

associate_ip_address 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": {
    "associate_ip_address": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "associate_ip_address_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 CloudStack MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about associate_ip_address

What does the associate_ip_address tool do? +

Associate a public IP address. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CloudStack 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 associate_ip_address? +

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

What risk level is associate_ip_address? +

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

Can I rate-limit associate_ip_address? +

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

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

associate_ip_address is provided by the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server (mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.