remove_instance_from_image_set
AI agents call remove_instance_from_image_set 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.
The name implies removing (dissociating or deleting) an instance from an image set, which is typically an irreversible operation. However, the description is empty, lowering confidence. The 'remove' verb typically maps to Destructive category, and the blast radius is high since image set data could be permanently lost or unrecoverable.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_instance_from_image_set' — 'remove' suggests deletion/dissociation of an instance from an image set, which is likely irreversible.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
remove_instance_from_image_set. 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 remove_instance_from_image_set: 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.
remove_instance_from_image_set 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 remove_instance_from_image_set 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 remove_instance_from_image_set. 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.
remove_instance_from_image_set 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.