Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Ashra

Ashra MCP server enables Claude to interact with Ashra services via API key authentication, supporting read and write operations with potential security risks.

Connections & Capabilities

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Capabilities

readwriteexec

Quickstart

Config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ashra": {
      "command": "node",
      // OR if you're using nvm and the version picked is not preferred/working
      // "command": "/Users/<user>/.nvm/versions/node/<version>/bin/node",
      "args": ["<path/to/ashra-mcp>/build/index.js"],
      "env": {
        "ASHRA_API_KEY": "<YOUR-API-KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (4)

safe

read_data

Retrieves data from Ashra services.

Read-only operation.

moderate

write_data

Writes data to Ashra services.

Non-destructive write operation.

high

execute_command

Executes a command on the Ashra service.

Can modify service configuration.

critical

delete_data

Deletes data from Ashra services.

Destructive operation.

Safety Assessment

The Ashra MCP server's safety depends heavily on the security of the API key and the permissions granted to it. It is relatively safe if the API key has limited permissions and is carefully managed. However, the lack of sandboxing and potential for code execution make it risky if the API key is compromised or has broad permissions.

Requires API key authentication.
Access is limited by the API key's permissions.
Can be configured to restrict access.
MCP provides a layer of abstraction.

API key compromise leads to full access.
No built-in RBAC beyond API key permissions.
Potential for arbitrary code execution via 'node'.
Lack of sandboxing for the execution environment.
Exposure of API key in configuration.