burpsuite_scan · MCP Kali Pentest MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What burpsuite_scan does on MCP Kali Pentest

AI agents invoke burpsuite_scan to trigger actions in MCP Kali Pentest. 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 burpsuite_scan needs a policy

Burp Suite's automated scanner actively probes web applications by sending crafted HTTP requests, fuzzing parameters, and testing for vulnerabilities. This constitutes executing external operations against target systems. The blast radius is high because an AI agent could direct scans at unauthorized targets or trigger intrusive tests that disrupt production systems.

From the tool's definition Burp Suite Professional automated scanner - runs automated web application security scanning against targets via REST API

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

burpsuite_scan Rate-limited

burpsuite_scan 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": {
    "burpsuite_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "burpsuite_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about burpsuite_scan

What does the burpsuite_scan tool do? +

Burp Suite Professional automated scanner. Requires Burp Suite Pro license and REST API. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Kali Pentest MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on burpsuite_scan? +

Register the MCP Kali Pentest MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for burpsuite_scan: 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 MCP Kali Pentest. Nothing to install.

What risk level is burpsuite_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit burpsuite_scan? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for burpsuite_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 burpsuite_scan? +

burpsuite_scan is provided by the MCP Kali Pentest MCP server (root1856/mcpkali). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.