Model Context Protocol moderate risk

Volatility

Volatility MCP provides a REST API to Volatility 3 memory forensics, enabling AI assistants to analyze memory images for security insights.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

readexec

Quickstart

Install

pip install -r

Config

{
     "mcpServers": {
       "vol": {
         "command": "python",
         "args": [
           "/ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_MCP-SERVER/vol_mcp_server.py", "-i",     
           "/ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_MEMORY_IMAGE/<memory_image>"
         ]
       }
     }
 }

Exposed MCP Tools (2)

safe

pslist

Lists the processes running in a memory image.

Read-only operation; only retrieves information about processes.

safe

netscan

Scans for network connections in a memory image.

Read-only operation; only retrieves information about network connections.

Safety Assessment

Volatility MCP's safety depends on the configuration and the plugins used. When configured to use safe plugins in read-only mode, it poses minimal risk. However, using plugins that modify the system or expose sensitive data can increase the risk significantly. Ensure proper access controls and monitoring are in place.

Relies on Volatility 3, a well-established memory analysis framework.
Uses FastAPI, providing a structured API.
Can be configured to analyze memory images in read-only mode.
User interaction is mediated through MCP clients, adding a layer of control.

Requires access to memory images, which may contain sensitive data.
Direct execution of Volatility plugins could expose the system to vulnerabilities if not properly sandboxed.
Improper configuration of the MCP server could lead to unauthorized access.
The tool's capabilities depend on the underlying Volatility 3 plugins, which may have their own security implications.