Medium Risk

update_sms_template

Update an SMS template

How to control update_sms_template ↓

AI agents use update_sms_template to create or update resources in GoHighLevel MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GoHighLevel MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

This tool creates or modifies data (an SMS template) in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or retrieve data (Read). The modification of SMS templates could affect customer communications if misused by an AI agent, hence medium severity. High confidence because the intent is clear from both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_sms_template' and description states 'Update an SMS template', which modifies an existing configuration object reversibly within the CRM system.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access update_sms_template gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and GoHighLevel MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for update_sms_template:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_sms_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_sms_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

update_sms_template 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.

  1. Create a free account and register GoHighLevel MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the update_sms_template tool do? +

Update an SMS template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_sms_template? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_sms_template: 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_sms_template? +

update_sms_template is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update_sms_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_sms_template 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.

How do I block update_sms_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_sms_template. 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 update_sms_template? +

update_sms_template is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (busybee3333/go-high-level-mcp-2026-complete). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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