sol_configure · Cimc MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sol_configure does on Cimc

AI agents use sol_configure to create or update resources in Cimc — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Cimc environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sol_configure needs a policy

This tool writes/modifies the SOL configuration on the server. While reversible (can be re-enabled/disabled), misconfiguration could expose or block remote console access to the server, which is a high-severity action. An AI agent enabling SOL inappropriately could open an unauthenticated or weakly-authenticated console channel; disabling it could cut off legitimate remote management.

From the tool's definition 'Enable, disable, or configure Serial over LAN (SOL)' — modifies SOL configuration state; 'SOL provides remote console access to the server'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sol_configure Rate-limited

sol_configure stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sol_configure": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sol_configure_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sol_configure

What does the sol_configure tool do? +

Enable, disable, or configure Serial over LAN (SOL). SOL provides remote console access to the server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Cimc MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sol_configure? +

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

What risk level is sol_configure? +

sol_configure is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit sol_configure? +

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

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

sol_configure is provided by the Cimc MCP server (schwarztim/cimc-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.