pfsense_update_firewall_schedule_time_range

What pfsense_update_firewall_schedule_time_range does on Pfsense

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

Why pfsense_update_firewall_schedule_time_range is rated Medium

This tool updates (modifies) firewall schedule time ranges, which are critical security configurations. Updates are reversible (can be changed back), placing it in Write rather than Destructive. However, given that this controls firewall scheduling which affects network access policies and security posture, the severity is high—misconfiguration could disable security policies or create unintended access windows.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' indicating modification of firewall configuration. Server description states it 'gives AI agents full control over pfSense firewalls' with tools covering 'firewall rules, NAT, VPN, services, routing' and more.

The rule that runs pfsense_update_firewall_schedule_time_range safely

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

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

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