mysql_query

A execute tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server.

SERVERNyxstrike SOURCECommonHuman-Lab/nyxstrike

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mysql_query does on Nyxstrike

AI agents invoke mysql_query to trigger actions in Nyxstrike. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why mysql_query is rated High

A mysql_query tool on an offensive security/pentest platform almost certainly executes arbitrary SQL queries against target databases. Given the server context (penetration testing, offensive security research), this tool likely allows running arbitrary MySQL commands including DDL/DML operations (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DROP, etc.).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mysql_query' on a penetration testing platform; description is empty/uninformative. Context: server is an 'AI Powered penetration testing Platform for offensive security research' with sibling tools like advanced_payload_generation,…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mysql_query 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 mysql_query, this is the rule to start with:

mysql_query Rate-limited

mysql_query stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mysql_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mysql_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about mysql_query

What does the mysql_query tool do? +

mysql_query is a execute tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nyxstrike MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on mysql_query? +

Register the Nyxstrike MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mysql_query: 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 mysql_query? +

mysql_query is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit mysql_query? +

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

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

mysql_query 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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