feroxbuster_config · Feroxbuster MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What feroxbuster_config does on Feroxbuster

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why feroxbuster_config needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies configuration data reversibly. While it doesn't directly delete data or execute scans itself, it changes settings that will be applied to future scans. This is a Write-category action because configuration changes are typically reversible (can be reconfigured).

From the tool's definition Tool enables configuration of 'default feroxbuster settings for subsequent scans', which modifies state that affects subsequent operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

feroxbuster_config Rate-limited

feroxbuster_config 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": {
    "feroxbuster_config": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "feroxbuster_config_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about feroxbuster_config

What does the feroxbuster_config tool do? +

Configure default feroxbuster settings for subsequent scans. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Feroxbuster MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on feroxbuster_config? +

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

What risk level is feroxbuster_config? +

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

Can I rate-limit feroxbuster_config? +

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

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

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