update_space_role
A write tool on the Storyblok MCP server.
This record as markdown: /tools/arjuncodess-storyblok-mcp/update-space-role.md
What update_space_role does on Storyblok MCP Server
AI agents use update_space_role to create or update resources in Storyblok MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Storyblok MCP Server environment.
Why update_space_role is rated Medium
The tool modifies access control settings ('space_role'), which affects permissions and data visibility across a CMS workspace. This is a reversible Write operation that could grant or revoke user permissions, impacting multiple users. High severity due to potential privilege escalation or access revocation in a shared CMS environment, but not Destructive since role configurations can typically be reverted.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_space_role' indicates modification of role/permission configurations within a Storyblok space. Description is empty, limiting evidence.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs update_space_role safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Storyblok MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_space_role, this is the rule to start with:
update_space_role 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Storyblok MCP Server, apply this rule, and every update_space_role call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about update_space_role
update_space_role is a write tool on the Storyblok MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Storyblok MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Storyblok MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_space_role: 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 Storyblok MCP Server. Nothing to install.
update_space_role is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_space_role 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 update_space_role. 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.
update_space_role is provided by the Storyblok MCP Server MCP server (arjuncodess/storyblok-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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