Medium Risk

proxy_import_har

Import a HAR file from disk into a new persisted session for querying, findings, and replay.

How to control proxy_import_har ↓

What proxy_import_har does on Proxy

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

Medium Risk

Why proxy_import_har needs a policy

Importing a HAR file into a persisted session is a Write operation: it creates or modifies stored state in the proxy system. The severity is high because HAR files contain sensitive data (credentials, API keys, session tokens, request/response bodies), and importing them into a live MITM proxy that supports replay and modification creates risk of credential exposure, session hijacking, or replay attacks.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Import[s] a HAR file from disk into a new persisted session' — this creates persistent stored data.

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

How to control proxy_import_har

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 proxy_import_har:

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

proxy_import_har 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 Proxy — 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 proxy_import_har

What does the proxy_import_har tool do? +

Import a HAR file from disk into a new persisted session for querying, findings, and replay. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Proxy MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on proxy_import_har? +

Register the Proxy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proxy_import_har: 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 proxy_import_har? +

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

Can I rate-limit proxy_import_har? +

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

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

proxy_import_har 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.

Enforce policy on every Proxy tool call.

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