gobuster_directory_scan · ikaliMCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gobuster_directory_scan does on ikaliMCP Server

AI agents invoke gobuster_directory_scan to trigger actions in ikaliMCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gobuster_directory_scan needs a policy

Gobuster performs active brute-force enumeration against a target web server, sending large volumes of HTTP requests to discover hidden directories and files. This is an active offensive reconnaissance tool that triggers external operations against a target system.

From the tool's definition Fast directory and file brute forcing using Gobuster

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gobuster_directory_scan Rate-limited

gobuster_directory_scan stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gobuster_directory_scan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gobuster_directory_scan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gobuster_directory_scan

What does the gobuster_directory_scan tool do? +

Fast directory and file brute forcing using Gobuster. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ikaliMCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on gobuster_directory_scan? +

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

What risk level is gobuster_directory_scan? +

gobuster_directory_scan is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit gobuster_directory_scan? +

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

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

gobuster_directory_scan is provided by the ikaliMCP Server MCP server (whobcode/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.