wincc-get-archive-variable

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why wincc-get-archive-variable needs a policy

This tool retrieves archive variable configuration from a WinCC SCADA system. It performs a passive read operation on stored metadata/configuration without creating, modifying, or deleting data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an attacker gains visibility into SCADA archive structure but cannot directly manipulate industrial processes or destroy data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Read configuration data' with no mention of modification, deletion, or side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access wincc-get-archive-variable gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control wincc-get-archive-variable

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and WinCC V8 MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for wincc-get-archive-variable:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "wincc-get-archive-variable": {}
  }
}

wincc-get-archive-variable 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 wincc-get-archive-variable

What does the wincc-get-archive-variable tool do? +

Read configuration data of a specific archive variable. It is categorised as a Read tool in the WinCC V8 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on wincc-get-archive-variable? +

Register the WinCC V8 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wincc-get-archive-variable: 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 WinCC V8 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wincc-get-archive-variable? +

wincc-get-archive-variable is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit wincc-get-archive-variable? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wincc-get-archive-variable 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 wincc-get-archive-variable completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wincc-get-archive-variable. 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 wincc-get-archive-variable? +

wincc-get-archive-variable is provided by the WinCC V8 MCP Server MCP server (vogler75/winccv8-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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