pivot_list_tunnels

A read tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server.

SERVERZebbern Kali MCP SOURCEzebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/zebbern-zebbern-kali-mcp/pivot-list-tunnels.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pivot_list_tunnels does on Zebbern Kali MCP

AI agents call pivot_list_tunnels to retrieve information from Zebbern Kali MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why pivot_list_tunnels is rated Low

Likely lists established tunnels for reconnaissance; empty description lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition uninformative description; pivot suggests lateral movement in penetration testing context

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pivot_list_tunnels safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Zebbern Kali MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For pivot_list_tunnels, this is the rule to start with:

pivot_list_tunnels Allowed

pivot_list_tunnels is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Zebbern Kali MCP, apply this rule, and every pivot_list_tunnels call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pivot_list_tunnels

What does the pivot_list_tunnels tool do? +

pivot_list_tunnels is a read tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Zebbern Kali MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on pivot_list_tunnels? +

Register the Zebbern Kali MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pivot_list_tunnels: 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 Zebbern Kali MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pivot_list_tunnels? +

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

Can I rate-limit pivot_list_tunnels? +

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

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

pivot_list_tunnels is provided by the Zebbern Kali MCP server (zebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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