wazuh_alert_summary

wazuh_alert_summary

Server Wazuh sbharadwaj05/wazuh-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What wazuh_alert_summary does on Wazuh

AI agents call wazuh_alert_summary to retrieve information from Wazuh without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why wazuh_alert_summary needs a policy

Based on the tool name and server purpose, wazuh_alert_summary appears to retrieve or summarize alert information from the Wazuh platform with no side effects. This is consistent with read-only SIEM querying. However, confidence is reduced to 0.75 because the description is empty, preventing verification of exact functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wazuh_alert_summary' suggests retrieval and aggregation of alert data. The server context is a SIEM/XDR platform used for 'query', 'alert triage', and 'threat hunting'.

Questions about wazuh_alert_summary

What does the wazuh_alert_summary tool do? +

wazuh_alert_summary. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wazuh MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on wazuh_alert_summary? +

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

What risk level is wazuh_alert_summary? +

wazuh_alert_summary is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit wazuh_alert_summary? +

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

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

wazuh_alert_summary is provided by the Wazuh MCP server (sbharadwaj05/wazuh-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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