Low Risk

scan_batch

Scan up to 20 items in one call at $0.02 USDC each.

Part of the EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call scan_batch to retrieve information from EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 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 scan_batch 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.

ema-security-prompt-injection-firewall-v3-1-0.yaml
tools:
  scan_batch:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 policy for all 2 tools.

Tool Name scan_batch
Category Read
Risk Level Low

Agents calling read-class tools like scan_batch 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 scan_batch tool do? +

Scan up to 20 items in one call at $0.02 USDC each.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on scan_batch? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for scan_batch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 MCP server.

What risk level is scan_batch? +

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

Can I rate-limit scan_batch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scan_batch 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 scan_batch completely? +

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

scan_batch is provided by the EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0 MCP server (ema-security/prompt-injection-firewall-v3-1-0). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on EMA Prompt Injection Firewall v3 1 0

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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