cme_raw · CrackMapExec MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What cme_raw does on CrackMapExec MCP Server

AI agents invoke cme_raw to trigger actions in CrackMapExec MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cme_raw needs a policy

This tool enables arbitrary execution of CrackMapExec commands without restriction. CrackMapExec/NetExec is a post-exploitation framework that can enumerate systems, dump credentials, execute commands on remote hosts, and pivot laterally across networks.

From the tool's definition Tool allows execution of 'raw NetExec/CrackMapExec command' for 'advanced operations', which is a network penetration testing framework capable of arbitrary command execution, credential dumping, and lateral movement across systems.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

cme_raw Rate-limited

cme_raw stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cme_raw": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cme_raw_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches CrackMapExec MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cme_raw

What does the cme_raw tool do? +

Execute a raw NetExec/CrackMapExec command. Use this for advanced operations not covered by other tools. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the CrackMapExec MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on cme_raw? +

Register the CrackMapExec MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cme_raw: 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 CrackMapExec MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cme_raw? +

cme_raw is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit cme_raw? +

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

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

cme_raw is provided by the CrackMapExec MCP Server MCP server (schwarztim/sec-crackmapexec-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.