Query vulnerabilities for multiple packages in one call — the primary tool for dependency audits, SBOM scanning, and lockfile triage. Pass an array of {name, ecosystem, version} tuples (up to 1000). Each entry in the response corresponds positionally to the input. Each finding includes CVE aliase...
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AI agents call osv_query_batch to retrieve information from Osv Advisory 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 osv_query_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.
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"osv_query_batch": {}
}
}See the full Osv Advisory Mcp Server policy for all 4 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access osv_query_batch 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.
Query vulnerabilities for multiple packages in one call — the primary tool for dependency audits, SBOM scanning, and lockfile triage. Pass an array of {name, ecosystem, version} tuples (up to 1000). Each entry in the response corresponds positionally to the input. Each finding includes CVE aliases for chaining to nist-nvd-mcp-server for CVSS scoring. Invalid ecosystem strings are rejected before querying — call osv_list_ecosystems to validate.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Osv Advisory Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Osv Advisory Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for osv_query_batch: 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 Osv Advisory Mcp Server. Nothing to install.
osv_query_batch 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 osv_query_batch 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 osv_query_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.
osv_query_batch is provided by the Osv Advisory Mcp Server MCP server (@cyanheads/osv-advisory-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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