fping_scan

Execute fping for fast ping sweeps.

SERVERKali Security MCP SOURCEseac-25/kali-security-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/seac-25-kali-security-mcp/fping-scan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What fping_scan does on Kali Security MCP

AI agents invoke fping_scan to trigger actions in Kali Security MCP. 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.

RISK

Why fping_scan is rated High

This tool executes fping, an external binary that sends ICMP packets to discover live hosts. It triggers real network operations whose scope depends on the supplied target arguments. While it is read-like in intent (host discovery), it actively executes an external command and interacts with remote systems, placing it in Execute.

From the tool's definition 'Execute fping for fast ping sweeps' — runs an external network scanning tool (fping) to probe hosts on a network

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fping_scan safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Kali Security MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For fping_scan, this is the rule to start with:

fping_scan Rate-limited

fping_scan 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": {
    "fping_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fping_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Kali Security MCP, apply this rule, and every fping_scan call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fping_scan

What does the fping_scan tool do? +

Execute fping for fast ping sweeps. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Kali Security MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on fping_scan? +

Register the Kali Security MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fping_scan: 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 Kali Security MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fping_scan? +

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

Can I rate-limit fping_scan? +

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

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

fping_scan is provided by the Kali Security MCP server (seac-25/kali-security-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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