ssh_execute

THE RISK

High Risk

Why ssh_execute needs a policy

This tool allows running arbitrary shell commands on remote servers, giving an AI agent the ability to trigger external operations with unpredictable effects depending on the command argument. The blast radius is critical—an agent could modify files, exfiltrate data, pivot to other systems, or cause widespread damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ssh_execute' combined with description 'Execute a command on a remote server via SSH' explicitly indicates execution of arbitrary commands on remote systems.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ssh_execute gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control ssh_execute

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Odoo Claude MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for ssh_execute:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ssh_execute": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ssh_execute_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

ssh_execute 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.

Create a free account and register Odoo Claude MCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about ssh_execute

What does the ssh_execute tool do? +

Execute a command on a remote server via SSH. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Odoo Claude MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_execute? +

Register the Odoo Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_execute: 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 Odoo Claude MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ssh_execute? +

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

Can I rate-limit ssh_execute? +

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

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

ssh_execute is provided by the Odoo Claude MCP server (rosenvladimirov/odoo-claude-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Odoo Claude MCP tool call.

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