list_browser_sessions

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_browser_sessions needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries information about existing browser sessions. It performs a read-only operation that returns metadata about sessions without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent could only learn about active sessions, not alter or misuse them through this call alone.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_browser_sessions' and description states it 'List all active browser sessions with their details including session ID, browser type, current URL, and activity status.' The verb 'list' and the phrase 'with their details' indicate data…

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_browser_sessions gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control list_browser_sessions

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and RunAutomation MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_browser_sessions:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_browser_sessions": {}
  }
}

list_browser_sessions is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about list_browser_sessions

What does the list_browser_sessions tool do? +

List all active browser sessions with their details including session ID, browser type, current URL, and activity status. It is categorised as a Read tool in the RunAutomation MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_browser_sessions? +

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

What risk level is list_browser_sessions? +

list_browser_sessions is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_browser_sessions? +

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

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

list_browser_sessions is provided by the RunAutomation MCP Server MCP server (tayyabakmal1/runautomation-mcpserver). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every RunAutomation MCP Server tool call.

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