Medium Risk

group_devices

Group devices together (e.g., all devices belonging to one person)

How to control group_devices ↓

AI agents use group_devices to create or update resources in OPNSense MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OPNSense MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

Grouping devices is a write/configuration action that creates or modifies logical associations. It is reversible (groups can be dissolved) and does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. Confidence is moderate because the description is sparse and doesn't clarify the exact backend effect on firewall rules or network configuration, but the core action is a data organization write.

From the tool's definition "Group devices together" — creates or modifies a grouping/association of devices

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "group_devices": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "group_devices_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

group_devices stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register OPNSense MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Go deeper

What does the group_devices tool do? +

Group devices together (e.g., all devices belonging to one person). It is categorised as a Write tool in the OPNSense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on group_devices? +

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

What risk level is group_devices? +

group_devices is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit group_devices? +

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

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

group_devices is provided by the OPNSense MCP Server MCP server (vespo92/opnsensemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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