Low Risk

get_scan

Retrieve the result of a previously submitted URL scan by its scan ID. Use this when scan_url times out, to poll an in-progress scan, or to re-fetch a recent result. Scans are retained for approximately 1 hour.

Part of the URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_scan to retrieve information from URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_scan only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

pol-l3ch-url-scanner-online-aprensec.yaml
tools:
  get_scan:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner policy for all 2 tools.

Tool Name get_scan
Category Read
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like get_scan have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_scan tool do? +

Retrieve the result of a previously submitted URL scan by its scan ID. Use this when scan_url times out, to poll an in-progress scan, or to re-fetch a recent result. Scans are retained for approximately 1 hour.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_scan? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_scan. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner MCP server.

What risk level is get_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_scan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_scan rule in your Intercept 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 get_scan completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_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 get_scan? +

get_scan is provided by the URL Scanner Online by Aprensec — URL & Domain Security Scanner MCP server (pol-l3ch/url-scanner-online-aprensec). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

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