enable_vpn_gateway · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What enable_vpn_gateway does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use enable_vpn_gateway 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 enable_vpn_gateway needs a policy

Enabling a VPN gateway modifies the state of a network component by activating it, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or involve financial transactions. Misuse could expose network segments but the action itself is reversible.

From the tool's definition 'Enable VPN gateway' - enabling a service is a reversible configuration change (it can be disabled again)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

enable_vpn_gateway Rate-limited

enable_vpn_gateway 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": {
    "enable_vpn_gateway": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "enable_vpn_gateway_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about enable_vpn_gateway

What does the enable_vpn_gateway tool do? +

Enable VPN gateway. 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 enable_vpn_gateway? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for enable_vpn_gateway: 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 enable_vpn_gateway? +

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

Can I rate-limit enable_vpn_gateway? +

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

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

enable_vpn_gateway 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.