Analyzes the performance characteristics of a CQL query - args: keyspace, query
AI agents call analyzeQueryPerformance to retrieve information from AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool performs static or historical analysis of query performance (characteristics, metrics) rather than executing queries or modifying data. It is informational in nature, similar to EXPLAIN PLAN operations. No side effects, data modifications, or external operations are triggered. Severity is low because even if misused, the tool cannot corrupt data or trigger unintended system changes.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'analyzeQueryPerformance' and description 'Analyzes the performance characteristics of a CQL query' indicate read-only analysis of query metrics. Arguments are 'keyspace' and 'query', neither of which suggest data modification or deletion.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Analyzes the performance characteristics of a CQL query - args: keyspace, query. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analyzeQueryPerformance: 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 AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server. Nothing to install.
analyzeQueryPerformance is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the analyzeQueryPerformance 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 analyzeQueryPerformance. 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.
analyzeQueryPerformance is provided by the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.