gateway_resource_policy_put · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What gateway_resource_policy_put does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gateway_resource_policy_put needs a policy

This tool modifies resource policies, which control who can access MQ brokers and gateways. While not immediately destructive, policy misconfiguration could enable unauthorized access or deny legitimate access, making it a Write-category tool. Severity is high because incorrect policy changes could disable broker access or create security vulnerabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gateway_resource_policy_put' indicates a PUT operation on a gateway resource policy. The 'put' verb indicates creation or modification of a policy resource.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gateway_resource_policy_put Rate-limited

gateway_resource_policy_put 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": {
    "gateway_resource_policy_put": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gateway_resource_policy_put_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Amazon MQ MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gateway_resource_policy_put

What does the gateway_resource_policy_put tool do? +

gateway_resource_policy_put. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon MQ 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 gateway_resource_policy_put? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gateway_resource_policy_put: 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 Amazon MQ MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gateway_resource_policy_put? +

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

Can I rate-limit gateway_resource_policy_put? +

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

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

gateway_resource_policy_put is provided by the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-mq-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.