wazuh_get_alert

wazuh_get_alert

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

What wazuh_get_alert does on Wazuh

AI agents call wazuh_get_alert 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_get_alert needs a policy

The tool name and server purpose indicate this retrieves or queries alert information from a SIEM system without side effects. This is a standard Read operation typical of security monitoring platforms. No evidence suggests execution, deletion, or modification of data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wazuh_get_alert' indicates retrieval of alert data from Wazuh SIEM. The server context describes querying capabilities for 'alert triage' and 'threat hunting', which are read-only analytical operations.

Questions about wazuh_get_alert

What does the wazuh_get_alert tool do? +

wazuh_get_alert. 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_get_alert? +

Register the Wazuh MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wazuh_get_alert: 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_get_alert? +

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

Can I rate-limit wazuh_get_alert? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wazuh_get_alert 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_get_alert completely? +

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

wazuh_get_alert 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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