Medium Risk

rename_label

Rename an existing label/symbol.

How to control rename_label ↓

What rename_label does on Kawaiidra MCP

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

Medium Risk

Why rename_label needs a policy

The tool modifies (renames) existing labels and symbols in a binary analysis context, which constitutes data modification. This is reversible (labels can be renamed again), so it is Write rather than Destructive. While renaming labels does not delete data or execute arbitrary code, incorrect or malicious renaming could degrade analysis quality or mislead downstream reverse engineering work.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'rename_label' and description 'Rename an existing label/symbol' indicate modification of metadata within a Ghidra binary analysis database. This is a reversible change to symbol/label names.

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

How to control rename_label

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

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

rename_label 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 Kawaiidra MCP — 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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Questions about rename_label

What does the rename_label tool do? +

Rename an existing label/symbol. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kawaiidra MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on rename_label? +

Register the Kawaiidra MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename_label: 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 Kawaiidra MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rename_label? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename_label? +

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

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

rename_label is provided by the Kawaiidra MCP server (wagonbomb/kawaiidra-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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