AI agents call list_classes to retrieve information from GhidraMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This is a read-only operation that enumerates classes and namespaces in a binary analysis context. It retrieves information for inspection purposes only, with no side effects, modifications, or code execution. The pagination mechanism confirms it is designed for safe browsing of existing data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_classes' and description 'List all namespace/class names in the program with pagination' indicate a query operation that retrieves structural metadata without modifying or executing anything.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List all namespace/class names in the program with pagination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GhidraMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Ghidra MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_classes: 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 GhidraMCP. Nothing to install.
list_classes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_classes 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_classes. 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.
list_classes is provided by the Ghidra MCP server (pr0cf5/ghidramcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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