Medium Risk

convert_instance_ip

convert_instance_ip

How to control convert_instance_ip ↓

What convert_instance_ip does on Vultr MCP

AI agents use convert_instance_ip to create or update resources in Vultr MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Vultr MCP environment.

Medium Risk

Why convert_instance_ip needs a policy

The tool converts or modifies an instance's IP address assignment, which is a data modification (Write category) rather than destructive, as IP changes are typically reversible. Confidence is moderate due to the missing description; if the tool can forcibly reassign IPs causing service disruption, severity could escalate to high.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'convert_instance_ip' suggests modifying instance IP configuration. With empty description, inferred from context: sibling tools like 'add_ip_whitelist_entry' and 'add_export' indicate this server performs infrastructure modifications.

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

How to control convert_instance_ip

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "convert_instance_ip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "convert_instance_ip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

convert_instance_ip stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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

What does the convert_instance_ip tool do? +

convert_instance_ip. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vultr MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on convert_instance_ip? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for convert_instance_ip: 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 Vultr MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is convert_instance_ip? +

convert_instance_ip is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit convert_instance_ip? +

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

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

convert_instance_ip is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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