Low Risk

list_associated_assets

Retrieve a paginated list of associated assets. Args: asset_id: The ID of the asset to query. Accepts UUID format (12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012) or external ID format (externalId:my-external-id). Use list_assets to get the correct ID if you only have the ass...

Part of the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call list_associated_assets to retrieve information from AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though list_associated_assets only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  list_associated_assets:
    rules:
      - action: allow

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Tool Name list_associated_assets
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like list_associated_assets have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the list_associated_assets tool do? +

Retrieve a paginated list of associated assets. Args: asset_id: The ID of the asset to query. Accepts UUID format (12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012) or external ID format (externalId:my-external-id). Use list_assets to get the correct ID if you only have the asset name. region: AWS region (default: us-east-1) hierarchy_id: The ID of the hierarchy by which child assets are associated traversal_direction: The direction to list associated assets ( PARENT, CHILD) next_token: The token to be used for the next set of paginated results max_results: The maximum number of results to return ( 1-250, default: 50) Returns: Dictionary containing list of associated assets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_associated_assets? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_associated_assets. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is list_associated_assets? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_associated_assets? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_associated_assets rule in your Intercept 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_associated_assets completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_associated_assets. 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_associated_assets? +

list_associated_assets is provided by the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

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