sqlmap_scan · MCP Kali Pentest MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sqlmap_scan does on MCP Kali Pentest

AI agents invoke sqlmap_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 sqlmap_scan needs a policy

sqlmap is a penetration testing tool that actively probes and exploits SQL injection vulnerabilities in target systems. It executes attack payloads against databases and can extract sensitive data. This constitutes remote code/query execution against external systems. The blast radius is critical: misuse could compromise entire databases, exfiltrate sensitive data, and potentially enable further system compromise.

From the tool's definition Automated SQL injection detection and exploitation. Tests for SQLi vulnerabilities and can extract database contents.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

sqlmap_scan Rate-limited

sqlmap_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": {
    "sqlmap_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sqlmap_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sqlmap_scan

What does the sqlmap_scan tool do? +

Automated SQL injection detection and exploitation. Tests for SQLi vulnerabilities and can extract database contents. 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 sqlmap_scan? +

Register the MCP Kali Pentest MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sqlmap_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 sqlmap_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit sqlmap_scan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the sqlmap_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 sqlmap_scan completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for sqlmap_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 sqlmap_scan? +

sqlmap_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.