sorted_set_range · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What sorted_set_range does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents call sorted_set_range as a supporting operation in Amazon MQ MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why sorted_set_range needs a policy

With an empty description, classification is highly uncertain. The name 'sorted_set_range' implies a read/query operation on a sorted set data structure, which would be a Read category. However, given the lack of description and the somewhat unusual context (AmazonMQ broker management server), confidence is very low. Defaulting to Other with low severity due to insufficient information.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'sorted_set_range' and description is empty. The name suggests a read operation (range query on a sorted set, common in Redis-like data structures), but no description is provided to confirm behavior.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

sorted_set_range Rate-limited

sorted_set_range gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sorted_set_range": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sorted_set_range_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about sorted_set_range

What does the sorted_set_range tool do? +

sorted_set_range. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on sorted_set_range? +

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

sorted_set_range is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit sorted_set_range? +

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

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

sorted_set_range 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.