update_account

A write tool on the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP server.

SERVERCyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server SOURCEaaearon/mcp-privilege-cloud

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aaearon-mcp-privilege-cloud/update-account.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_account does on CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server

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

RISK

Why update_account is rated Medium

The tool modifies existing account records in a PAM system, which is a write operation. High severity because unauthorized account updates in CyberArk could grant improper access, modify credentials, or alter privilege settings. Not destructive because updates are typically reversible. Not execute/financial/read because it modifies rather than runs code, moves money, or retrieves data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_account' indicates modification of account data in a privileged access management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_account safely

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

update_account Rate-limited

update_account 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": {
    "update_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_account_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 CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_account call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_account

What does the update_account tool do? +

update_account is a write tool on the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CyberArk Privilege Cloud 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 update_account? +

Register the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_account: 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 CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_account? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_account? +

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

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

update_account is provided by the CyberArk Privilege Cloud MCP Server MCP server (aaearon/mcp-privilege-cloud). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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