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threat_match

threat_match

How to control threat_match ↓

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

Low Risk

Based on the name alone, 'threat_match' appears to be a lookup or search function that retrieves threat information for matching purposes. Without a description, this is classified conservatively as Read (data retrieval with no side effects). The low confidence reflects the absence of explicit documentation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'threat_match' suggests matching or querying threat data. No description provided, limiting evidence.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access threat_match gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Novyx, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for threat_match:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "threat_match": {}
  }
}

threat_match is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Novyx — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the threat_match tool do? +

threat_match. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Novyx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on threat_match? +

Register the Novyx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for threat_match: 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 Novyx. Nothing to install.

What risk level is threat_match? +

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

Can I rate-limit threat_match? +

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

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

threat_match is provided by the Novyx MCP server (novyxlabs/novyx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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