sslscan_audit · Redteam MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sslscan_audit does on Redteam

AI agents invoke sslscan_audit 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 sslscan_audit needs a policy

This tool actively scans an external target's SSL/TLS configuration, executing network-based probes against remote systems. While read-like in intent (auditing), it runs active network operations against potentially unauthorized targets within a penetration testing framework designed for offensive security.

From the tool's definition 'Audit SSL/TLS configuration of a target' running inside a Kali Linux Docker container that 'enables AI assistants to execute security scans and attacks via natural language'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sslscan_audit Rate-limited

sslscan_audit 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": {
    "sslscan_audit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sslscan_audit_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sslscan_audit

What does the sslscan_audit tool do? +

Audit SSL/TLS configuration of a target for weak ciphers, protocols, and certificates. 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 sslscan_audit? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sslscan_audit? +

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

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

sslscan_audit 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.