hires_update_candidate

Update candidate fields, profile answers, and optional CV. Used for bi-directional sync from ATS, CRM, sourcing, or enrichment tools.

SERVER100Hires MCP Server SOURCE100hires/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What hires_update_candidate does on 100Hires MCP Server

AI agents use hires_update_candidate to create or update resources in 100Hires MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your 100Hires MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why hires_update_candidate is rated Medium

This tool modifies candidate records in an ATS system, which is reversible (fields can be updated again) but represents significant Write capability. Severity is high because misuse could corrupt candidate profiles, alter interview records, upload malicious CVs, or manipulate hiring data in ways that affect recruitment decisions and candidate experiences.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'hires_update_candidate' and description states it is used to 'Update candidate fields, profile answers, and optional CV'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hires_update_candidate safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 100Hires MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For hires_update_candidate, this is the rule to start with:

hires_update_candidate Rate-limited

hires_update_candidate 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": {
    "hires_update_candidate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hires_update_candidate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 100Hires MCP Server, apply this rule, and every hires_update_candidate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hires_update_candidate

What does the hires_update_candidate tool do? +

Update candidate fields, profile answers, and optional CV. Used for bi-directional sync from ATS, CRM, sourcing, or enrichment tools. It is categorised as a Write tool in the 100Hires MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hires_update_candidate? +

Register the 100Hires MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hires_update_candidate: 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 100Hires MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hires_update_candidate? +

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

Can I rate-limit hires_update_candidate? +

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

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

hires_update_candidate is provided by the 100Hires MCP Server MCP server (100hires/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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