Medium Risk

flowforge_update_tool

Update fields on an existing AI tool — code, webhook config, approval settings, or active flag. Only provided fields are changed; omitted fields keep their current value. For creating a brand-new tool, use flowforge_create_tool; to retire a tool, set is_active=false here or call flowforge_delete_...

Accepts freeform code/query input (code); Accepts URL/endpoint input (webhook_url); High parameter count (12 properties)

Part of the Flowforge MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

flowforge-mcp-server Write Risk 3/5

AI agents use flowforge_update_tool to create or modify resources in Flowforge. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call flowforge_update_tool repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Flowforge.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

flowforge.yaml
tools:
  flowforge_update_tool:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

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Tool Name flowforge_update_tool
Category Write
Risk Level Medium

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Agents calling write-class tools like flowforge_update_tool have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Write risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

What does the flowforge_update_tool tool do? +

Update fields on an existing AI tool — code, webhook config, approval settings, or active flag. Only provided fields are changed; omitted fields keep their current value. For creating a brand-new tool, use flowforge_create_tool; to retire a tool, set is_active=false here or call flowforge_delete_tool.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Flowforge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on flowforge_update_tool? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for flowforge_update_tool. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Flowforge MCP server.

What risk level is flowforge_update_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit flowforge_update_tool? +

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

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

flowforge_update_tool is provided by the Flowforge MCP server (flowforge-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Flowforge

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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