pressable_reset_sftp_user_password

WHAT IT DOES

What pressable_reset_sftp_user_password does on Pressable MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pressable_reset_sftp_user_password needs a policy

Resetting a password modifies credentials (a write operation). It is reversible in the sense that a new password can be set again. However, it can lock out the current user from SFTP access, making it medium severity if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Reset the password for a specific SFTP user

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

pressable_reset_sftp_user_password Rate-limited

pressable_reset_sftp_user_password 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": {
    "pressable_reset_sftp_user_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pressable_reset_sftp_user_password_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pressable_reset_sftp_user_password

What does the pressable_reset_sftp_user_password tool do? +

Reset the password for a specific SFTP user. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pressable 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 pressable_reset_sftp_user_password? +

Register the Pressable MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pressable_reset_sftp_user_password: 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 Pressable MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pressable_reset_sftp_user_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit pressable_reset_sftp_user_password? +

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

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

pressable_reset_sftp_user_password is provided by the Pressable MCP Server MCP server (pcwprops/pressable-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.