List running processes with CPU, memory, and other details
AI agents call list_processes to retrieve information from MCP Workspace Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
list_processes queries system state (running processes and their resource usage) with no side effects or data modifications. It is a read operation. However, it is classified as medium severity rather than low because process enumeration can reveal sensitive system architecture, running services, and potential security vulnerabilities to a malicious agent, which could be leveraged for reconnaissance or privilege…
From the tool's definition 'List running processes with CPU, memory, and other details' - retrieves process information without modification
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List running processes with CPU, memory, and other details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Workspace Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP Workspace Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_processes: 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 MCP Workspace Server. Nothing to install.
list_processes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_processes 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_processes. 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.
list_processes is provided by the MCP Workspace Server MCP server (shayyeffet/ultimate_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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