delete_templates

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_templates needs a policy

Deletion of templates cannot be undone and represents permanent loss of marketing assets. While not financial in direct impact, this is clearly destructive. The high severity reflects that bulk template deletion (one or more) could impact multiple campaigns and workflows if an AI agent misuses this tool without proper safeguards.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_templates' and description states 'Delete one or more templates by ID'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_templates gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_templates

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Iterable MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_templates:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_templates"
  ]
}

delete_templates disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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FAQ

Questions about delete_templates

What does the delete_templates tool do? +

Delete one or more templates by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Iterable MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_templates? +

Register the Iterable MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_templates: 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 Iterable MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_templates? +

delete_templates is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_templates? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_templates 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.

How do I block delete_templates completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_templates. 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 delete_templates? +

delete_templates is provided by the Iterable MCP Server MCP server (iterable/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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