dns_delete_record

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why dns_delete_record needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes DNS records, which cannot be undone without recreation. Misuse could disrupt domain resolution or DNS-based services. While DNS record deletion is recoverable through re-adding records, the destructive nature of removing existing data places it in the Destructive category rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a specific DNS record from a zone'. The confirmation requirement (confirm=true) indicates the action is irreversible.

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

POLICY

How to control dns_delete_record

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "dns_delete_record"
  ]
}

dns_delete_record disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about dns_delete_record

What does the dns_delete_record tool do? +

Delete a specific DNS record from a zone. Requires confirm=true to execute. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Technitium MCP Secure MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on dns_delete_record? +

Register the Technitium MCP Secure MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dns_delete_record: 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 Technitium MCP Secure. Nothing to install.

What risk level is dns_delete_record? +

dns_delete_record is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit dns_delete_record? +

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

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

dns_delete_record is provided by the Technitium MCP Secure MCP server (rosschurchill/technitium-mcp-secure). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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