Gets DNS cache statistics
AI agents call mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics to retrieve information from MikroTik MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves existing DNS cache statistics from the RouterOS device. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external actions. It is a straightforward read/query operation with no side effects, fitting the Read category. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker could only learn about DNS query patterns, not compromise network security or data integrity.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states it 'Gets DNS cache statistics' — a pure query operation that retrieves statistics without modifying system state or triggering external operations.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Gets DNS cache statistics. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MikroTik MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MikroTik MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics: 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 MikroTik MCP. Nothing to install.
mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics 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 mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics 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 mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics. 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.
mikrotik_get_dns_cache_statistics is provided by the MikroTik MCP server (tarcisiodier/mcp-mikrotik). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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