AI agents call wazuh_get_cdb_list 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.
Based on naming convention and sibling tools which are predominantly Read operations (wazuh_agent_health, wazuh_alert_summary, wazuh_cluster_node_stats, wazuh_compliance_report, wazuh_get_agent, wazuh_get_alert, etc.), this tool retrieves CDB list information from Wazuh. CDB lists in Wazuh are reference databases used for threat intelligence matching and correlation. Retrieving this data has no side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'wazuh_get_cdb_list' indicates retrieval of CDB (Custom Database) list data. The 'get_' prefix and context of Wazuh SIEM/XDR suggest querying/retrieving security data without modification.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
wazuh_get_cdb_list. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wazuh MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Wazuh MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wazuh_get_cdb_list: 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.
wazuh_get_cdb_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wazuh_get_cdb_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wazuh_get_cdb_list. 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.
wazuh_get_cdb_list 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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