memory_delete_record
AI agents call memory_delete_record to permanently remove resources in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Delete operations are categorized as Destructive because they irreversibly remove data and cannot be undone. Even without a detailed description, the explicit 'delete' verb in the tool name indicates this tool performs an action that cannot be reversed. The 'high' severity reflects the potential for an AI agent to accidentally or maliciously delete important records, causing data loss.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_delete_record' contains 'delete_record', which indicates irreversible deletion of data. The empty description limits certainty but the naming convention strongly suggests a destructive operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
memory_delete_record. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_delete_record: 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.
memory_delete_record is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_delete_record 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 memory_delete_record. 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.
memory_delete_record 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.