ssh_rename_remote_path · Ssh Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ssh_rename_remote_path does on Ssh Agent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ssh_rename_remote_path needs a policy

Renaming files or directories is a reversible write operation that changes data organization but does not irreversibly delete or destroy data. The high severity reflects that an AI agent could rename critical system files or application directories, causing operational disruption, though the action remains reversible through another rename operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ssh_rename_remote_path' and description '重命名远程文件或目录' (rename remote file or directory) indicate the tool modifies metadata of remote resources without deletion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ssh_rename_remote_path Rate-limited

ssh_rename_remote_path 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ssh_rename_remote_path": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ssh_rename_remote_path_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ssh_rename_remote_path

What does the ssh_rename_remote_path tool do? +

重命名远程文件或目录. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ssh Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ssh_rename_remote_path? +

Register the Ssh Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ssh_rename_remote_path: 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 Ssh Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ssh_rename_remote_path? +

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

Can I rate-limit ssh_rename_remote_path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ssh_rename_remote_path 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_rename_remote_path completely? +

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

ssh_rename_remote_path is provided by the Ssh Agent MCP server (zhijun/ssh-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.