reset_user_password · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What reset_user_password does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use reset_user_password 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 reset_user_password needs a policy

Password resets are Write operations (they modify credentials), but the severity is high because admin-level password resets could be misused to take over user accounts, enabling unauthorized access to infrastructure. It is not Destructive because the action is reversible (another reset can be performed), but the blast radius of credential compromise in a cloud infrastructure platform is significant.

From the tool's definition 'Admin password reset capability for users' - resets user passwords

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

reset_user_password Rate-limited

reset_user_password 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": {
    "reset_user_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "reset_user_password_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 reset_user_password

What does the reset_user_password tool do? +

Admin password reset capability for users. 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 reset_user_password? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit reset_user_password? +

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

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

reset_user_password 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.