Returns the latest version of a dependency or multiple dependencies with quality, license and security data. Dependencies can be referred to as packages, components or libraries. They can be transitive (brought in by other dependencies) or direct (explicitly added to the project).
Part of the Dependency Management Mcp Server server.
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AI agents call getLatestComponentVersion to retrieve information from Dependency Management 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 getLatestComponentVersion 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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"getLatestComponentVersion": {}
}
}See the full Dependency Management Mcp Server policy for all 3 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access getLatestComponentVersion gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Returns the latest version of a dependency or multiple dependencies with quality, license and security data. Dependencies can be referred to as packages, components or libraries. They can be transitive (brought in by other dependencies) or direct (explicitly added to the project).. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Dependency Management Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Dependency Management Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getLatestComponentVersion: 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 Dependency Management Mcp Server. Nothing to install.
getLatestComponentVersion 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 getLatestComponentVersion 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 getLatestComponentVersion. 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.
getLatestComponentVersion is provided by the Dependency Management Mcp Server MCP server (https://mcp.guide.sonatype.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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