msf_auxiliary · Redteam MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What msf_auxiliary does on Redteam

AI agents invoke msf_auxiliary to trigger actions in Redteam. 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 msf_auxiliary needs a policy

Metasploit auxiliary modules can perform a wide range of dangerous operations including network scanning, service enumeration, credential testing, protocol exploitation, and system reconnaissance. An AI agent given control over this tool could execute arbitrary attacks against any network or system with consequences determined by module selection and arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool 'msf_auxiliary' executes Metasploit Framework auxiliary modules non-interactively. Metasploit auxiliary modules perform active reconnaissance, exploitation, and attack operations whose effects depend on runtime arguments (target hosts, payloads, options).

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Verdict

msf_auxiliary Rate-limited

msf_auxiliary 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": {
    "msf_auxiliary": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "msf_auxiliary_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about msf_auxiliary

What does the msf_auxiliary tool do? +

Run a Metasploit Framework auxiliary module non-interactively. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Redteam MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on msf_auxiliary? +

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

What risk level is msf_auxiliary? +

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

Can I rate-limit msf_auxiliary? +

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

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

msf_auxiliary is provided by the Redteam MCP server (samirjani03/redteam-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.