Low Risk

macro_list

List all saved macros

How to control macro_list ↓

AI agents call macro_list to retrieve information from OPNSense MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Low Risk

This tool performs a simple query to retrieve and display existing macros from OPNsense configuration. It has no side effects—it neither modifies data, executes operations, nor deletes anything. The read-only nature and low blast radius (listing configuration items cannot cause harm) justify a 'low' severity classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'macro_list' and description 'List all saved macros' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution of side effects.

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "macro_list": {}
  }
}

macro_list is read-only, so it stays allowed — but 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 macro_list tool do? +

List all saved macros. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OPNSense MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on macro_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit macro_list? +

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

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

macro_list 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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