sqlmap_scan · Redteam MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sqlmap_scan does on Redteam

AI agents invoke sqlmap_scan 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 sqlmap_scan needs a policy

SQLMap actively exploits SQL injection vulnerabilities, executing arbitrary SQL against target databases. It can read, write, and delete data, execute OS commands, and fully compromise database servers. The server context confirms this is an offensive security tool executing real attacks. Even though the description is empty, the tool name and server context make the classification clear.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sqlmap_scan' on a server described as 'runs 20 hacking tools inside a Kali Linux Docker container, enabling AI assistants to execute security scans and attacks via natural language.' SQLMap is a well-known automated SQL injection and database…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

sqlmap_scan Rate-limited

sqlmap_scan 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": {
    "sqlmap_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sqlmap_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sqlmap_scan

What does the sqlmap_scan tool do? +

sqlmap_scan. 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 sqlmap_scan? +

Register the Redteam MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for sqlmap_scan: 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 sqlmap_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit sqlmap_scan? +

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

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

sqlmap_scan 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.