AI agents call cvat_list_jobs to retrieve information from CVAT MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and queries job data from CVAT using standard REST API filtering parameters. It performs a read-only operation that returns information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The function is equivalent to a 'list' or 'get' operation, making it a straightforward Read category tool with low severity and low blast radius if misused.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'cvat_list_jobs' and description 'List CVAT jobs' with filters for querying (task_id, project_id, state, stage, assignee, sort, page, page_size) indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List CVAT jobs with official /api/jobs filters such as task_id, project_id, state, stage, assignee, sort, page, and page_size. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CVAT MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the CVAT MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cvat_list_jobs: 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 CVAT MCP. Nothing to install.
cvat_list_jobs 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 cvat_list_jobs 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 cvat_list_jobs. 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.
cvat_list_jobs is provided by the CVAT MCP server (jangjs1216/cvat-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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