get_scan_findings
AI agents call get_scan_findings to retrieve information from Awslabs Valkey without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool name follows the 'get_*' pattern which conventionally retrieves data without modification. Scan findings are typically reports or results that are read, not written or executed. While the empty description lowers confidence slightly, the naming convention and context of a cache/database server make a Read classification most likely.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_scan_findings' indicates a retrieval/query operation that fetches scan results. No description provided, but the verb 'get' and noun 'findings' strongly suggest read-only access to existing scan data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
get_scan_findings. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_scan_findings: 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 Awslabs Valkey. Nothing to install.
get_scan_findings is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_scan_findings 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_scan_findings. 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.
get_scan_findings is provided by the Awslabs Valkey MCP server (awslabs.valkey-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.