Medium Risk

haproxy_acl_update

Update an existing HAProxy ACL

How to control haproxy_acl_update ↓

AI agents use haproxy_acl_update 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

This tool modifies HAProxy ACL rules, which control traffic routing and access policies. While reversible (Write rather than Destructive), misconfiguration could disrupt network traffic, expose services, or redirect traffic maliciously.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'haproxy_acl_update' indicates modification of HAProxy Access Control List (ACL) configurations. HAProxy is a critical load balancer/proxy component. The verb 'update' signifies reversible modification of existing data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access haproxy_acl_update 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 haproxy_acl_update:

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

haproxy_acl_update 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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What does the haproxy_acl_update tool do? +

Update an existing HAProxy ACL. 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 haproxy_acl_update? +

Register the OPNSense MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for haproxy_acl_update: 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 haproxy_acl_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit haproxy_acl_update? +

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

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

haproxy_acl_update 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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