Low Risk

get_benchmark

Look up the published benchmark rates for a business function and industry. Returns revenue/cost ranges, industry multiplier, and the cited source.

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

aibvf-mcp Read

AI agents call get_benchmark to retrieve information from Aibvf 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 get_benchmark 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.

io-github-bahamas1717-aibvf-mcp.yaml
tools:
  get_benchmark:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Aibvf policy for all 6 tools.

Tool Name get_benchmark
Category Read
MCP Server Aibvf MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

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

What does the get_benchmark tool do? +

Look up the published benchmark rates for a business function and industry. Returns revenue/cost ranges, industry multiplier, and the cited source.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aibvf MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_benchmark? +

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

What risk level is get_benchmark? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_benchmark? +

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

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

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

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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