ssh_sessions

A execute tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server.

SERVERZebbern Kali MCP SOURCEzebbern/zebbern-kali-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/zebbern-zebbern-kali-mcp/ssh-sessions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_sessions does on Zebbern Kali MCP

AI agents invoke ssh_sessions to trigger actions in Zebbern Kali MCP. 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.

RISK

Why ssh_sessions is rated High

SSH sessions on a Kali pentest server likely execute remote commands on target systems.

From the tool's definition uninformative description

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ssh_sessions 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 ssh_sessions, this is the rule to start with:

ssh_sessions Rate-limited

ssh_sessions 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": {
    "ssh_sessions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ssh_sessions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT 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 ssh_sessions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ssh_sessions

What does the ssh_sessions tool do? +

ssh_sessions is a execute tool on the Zebbern Kali MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Zebbern Kali MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_sessions? +

Register the Zebbern Kali MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_sessions: 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 ssh_sessions? +

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

Can I rate-limit ssh_sessions? +

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

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

ssh_sessions 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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