assetfinder_scan

A read tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server.

SERVERNyxstrike SOURCECommonHuman-Lab/nyxstrike

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/nyxstrike/assetfinder-scan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What assetfinder_scan does on Nyxstrike

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

RISK

Why assetfinder_scan is rated Low

Assetfinder is a well-known open-source tool for finding related domains and subdomains (asset discovery). In isolation this is a Read/reconnaissance operation. However, on an offensive security platform alongside payload generation and attack suite tools, the results feed further attacks.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'assetfinder_scan' suggests asset discovery/reconnaissance. Description is empty, lowering confidence. Context: offensive security/penetration testing platform with sibling tools including ai_reconnaissance_workflow.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs assetfinder_scan safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nyxstrike, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For assetfinder_scan, this is the rule to start with:

assetfinder_scan Allowed

assetfinder_scan is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "assetfinder_scan": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nyxstrike, apply this rule, and every assetfinder_scan call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about assetfinder_scan

What does the assetfinder_scan tool do? +

assetfinder_scan is a read tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nyxstrike MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on assetfinder_scan? +

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

What risk level is assetfinder_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit assetfinder_scan? +

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

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

assetfinder_scan is provided by the Nyxstrike MCP server (CommonHuman-Lab/nyxstrike). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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