wazuh_list_alerts

wazuh_list_alerts

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

What wazuh_list_alerts does on Wazuh

AI agents call wazuh_list_alerts 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_list_alerts needs a policy

This tool retrieves alert data from a SIEM without modifying or deleting anything. However, confidence is not higher (0.9+) because the description is empty, leaving some ambiguity about potential side effects or operational scope.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wazuh_list_alerts' indicates data retrieval from a SIEM system. The server context describes querying Wazuh for 'alert triage, threat hunting, compliance audits, and incident response.' The sibling tools include query/retrieval operations like…

Questions about wazuh_list_alerts

What does the wazuh_list_alerts tool do? +

wazuh_list_alerts. 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_list_alerts? +

Register the Wazuh MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wazuh_list_alerts: 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_list_alerts? +

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

Can I rate-limit wazuh_list_alerts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wazuh_list_alerts 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_list_alerts completely? +

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

wazuh_list_alerts 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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