manage_aws_athena_query_executions

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_aws_athena_query_executions does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents invoke manage_aws_athena_query_executions to trigger actions in Amazon MQ MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_aws_athena_query_executions needs a policy

The tool name implies execution of Athena queries, which can read, write, or potentially delete data depending on the SQL statements executed. 'Manage executions' suggests starting, stopping, or controlling query runs. Description is empty, reducing confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'manage' and 'query_executions', suggesting it runs or manages Athena query executions against AWS data

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

manage_aws_athena_query_executions Rate-limited

manage_aws_athena_query_executions stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "manage_aws_athena_query_executions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_aws_athena_query_executions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_aws_athena_query_executions

What does the manage_aws_athena_query_executions tool do? +

manage_aws_athena_query_executions. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on manage_aws_athena_query_executions? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for manage_aws_athena_query_executions: 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 manage_aws_athena_query_executions? +

manage_aws_athena_query_executions is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit manage_aws_athena_query_executions? +

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

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

manage_aws_athena_query_executions 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.