interceptor_browser_get_network_field

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why interceptor_browser_get_network_field needs a policy

This tool retrieves header field values from already-captured network traffic. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects on the data. While the proxy server itself has surveillance/modification capabilities, this specific tool only reads previously captured information. The blast radius is minimal as it only exposes network data that has already been intercepted.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get one full header field value from proxy-captured traffic' — a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

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

POLICY

How to control interceptor_browser_get_network_field

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "interceptor_browser_get_network_field": {}
  }
}

interceptor_browser_get_network_field is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about interceptor_browser_get_network_field

What does the interceptor_browser_get_network_field tool do? +

Get one full header field value from proxy-captured traffic by field_id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proxy MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on interceptor_browser_get_network_field? +

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

What risk level is interceptor_browser_get_network_field? +

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

Can I rate-limit interceptor_browser_get_network_field? +

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

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

interceptor_browser_get_network_field is provided by the Proxy MCP server (yfe404/proxy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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