upload_ssl_cert · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What upload_ssl_cert does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use upload_ssl_cert 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 upload_ssl_cert needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies SSL certificate data in the CloudStack infrastructure, making it a Write operation. It is rated 'high' severity because misuse could deploy incorrect or malicious certificates, compromising encrypted communications and potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks across the infrastructure. The certificate upload affects security posture across potentially many services.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'upload_ssl_cert' with description 'Upload SSL certificate'. The verb 'upload' indicates data creation/modification of SSL certificates in the infrastructure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

upload_ssl_cert Rate-limited

upload_ssl_cert 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": {
    "upload_ssl_cert": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upload_ssl_cert_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about upload_ssl_cert

What does the upload_ssl_cert tool do? +

Upload SSL certificate. 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 upload_ssl_cert? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit upload_ssl_cert? +

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

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

upload_ssl_cert 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.