windows_malfind · Velociraptor MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What windows_malfind does on Velociraptor MCP Server

AI agents invoke windows_malfind to trigger actions in Velociraptor 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 windows_malfind needs a policy

The tool name 'windows_malfind' strongly suggests it performs memory forensic analysis (similar to the Volatility 'malfind' plugin) to detect potentially malicious code injected into process memory on Windows systems. This is an Execute-level operation as it actively scans memory regions and runs forensic analysis. However, the description is empty, which lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'windows_malfind' and server context of digital forensics/incident response with memory scans

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

windows_malfind Rate-limited

windows_malfind 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": {
    "windows_malfind": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "windows_malfind_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about windows_malfind

What does the windows_malfind tool do? +

windows_malfind. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Velociraptor 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 windows_malfind? +

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

What risk level is windows_malfind? +

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

Can I rate-limit windows_malfind? +

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

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

windows_malfind is provided by the Velociraptor MCP Server MCP server (snoe-findley/mcp-velociraptor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.