start_msfconsole · Hacker MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What start_msfconsole does on HackerMCP

AI agents invoke start_msfconsole to trigger actions in HackerMCP. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why start_msfconsole needs a policy

This tool triggers execution of Metasploit Framework, which can execute arbitrary exploits, run shell commands, and launch attacks whose effects depend entirely on what commands the AI agent issues. While the tool itself just starts the console, it grants unfettered access to a powerful exploitation framework.

From the tool's definition Tool starts msfconsole (Metasploit Framework console), which executes arbitrary penetration testing commands and exploits.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

start_msfconsole Rate-limited

start_msfconsole 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": {
    "start_msfconsole": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_msfconsole_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches HackerMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about start_msfconsole

What does the start_msfconsole tool do? +

Start msfconsole in a tmux session. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the HackerMCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_msfconsole? +

Register the Hacker MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for start_msfconsole: 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 HackerMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is start_msfconsole? +

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

Can I rate-limit start_msfconsole? +

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

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

start_msfconsole is provided by the Hacker MCP server (r3versein/hackermcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.