list_move

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why list_move needs a policy

Moving an element from one list to another is a Write operation: it modifies two lists (removes from source, adds to destination) but is conceptually reversible. The tool appears out of place on an Amazon Translate server, which lowers confidence slightly, but based on the description alone it fits Write. Severity is medium as misuse could reorganize or corrupt list-based data.

From the tool's definition 'Move element from one list to another' — moves data between lists, which is a reversible modification of existing data structures

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access list_move gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control list_move

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Amazon Translate MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for list_move:

policy.json

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

list_move 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.

Create a free account and register Amazon Translate MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about list_move

What does the list_move tool do? +

Move element from one list to another. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon Translate 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 list_move? +

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

What risk level is list_move? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_move? +

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

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

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

Enforce policy on every Amazon Translate MCP Server tool call.

Start from Amazon Translate MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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