map_service_cves · GhostMap v2 MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What map_service_cves does on GhostMap v2

AI agents invoke map_service_cves to trigger actions in GhostMap v2. 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 map_service_cves needs a policy

This tool likely executes automated vulnerability mapping workflows that identify CVEs associated with discovered services. While it appears to be primarily informational (Read), the server's explicit framing around 'attack chain synthesis' and presence of offensive tools like hydra indicate this is part of an offensive reconnaissance pipeline.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'map_service_cves' combined with server description stating it enables 'CVE mapping' and 'attack chain synthesis' suggests execution of reconnaissance operations that query and process vulnerability data to inform attack planning.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

map_service_cves Rate-limited

map_service_cves 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": {
    "map_service_cves": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "map_service_cves_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GhostMap v2, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about map_service_cves

What does the map_service_cves tool do? +

map_service_cves. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GhostMap v2 MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on map_service_cves? +

Register the GhostMap v2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for map_service_cves: 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 GhostMap v2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is map_service_cves? +

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

Can I rate-limit map_service_cves? +

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

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

map_service_cves is provided by the GhostMap v2 MCP server (samir12218415/ghostmap-v2-ai-augmented-recon-framework-with-mcp-and-cve-pipeline). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.