wordlist_save

A write tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server.

SERVERNyxstrike SOURCECommonHuman-Lab/nyxstrike

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What wordlist_save does on Nyxstrike

AI agents use wordlist_save to create or update resources in Nyxstrike, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Nyxstrike environment.

RISK

Why wordlist_save is rated Medium

The 'save' operation creates or modifies files (wordlists) on the system, which is reversible and does not permanently destroy data. This qualifies as Write rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because misuse could lead to storage of malicious payloads or auxiliary attack materials, but the tool itself does not execute exploits or perform irreversible deletions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wordlist_save' indicates writing/persisting data to storage. Description is empty, limiting specificity, but the naming pattern and context (penetration testing platform) suggests saving generated wordlists or dictionary files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wordlist_save Rate-limited

wordlist_save 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": {
    "wordlist_save": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordlist_save_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about wordlist_save

What does the wordlist_save tool do? +

wordlist_save is a write tool on the Nyxstrike MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nyxstrike MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wordlist_save? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wordlist_save? +

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

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

wordlist_save 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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