graph_promote_correction · IMS MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What graph_promote_correction does on IMS MCP Server

AI agents use graph_promote_correction to create or update resources in IMS MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your IMS MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why graph_promote_correction needs a policy

The name implies a write operation that modifies existing correction data (promotion to a new status or visibility level). No evidence of deletion (would be Destructive), financial impact (Financial), or arbitrary code execution (Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'graph_promote_correction' suggests modifying or advancing correction records in a graph structure. The verb 'promote' indicates state change or elevation of data. Description is empty, limiting certainty.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

graph_promote_correction Rate-limited

graph_promote_correction stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "graph_promote_correction": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "graph_promote_correction_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about graph_promote_correction

What does the graph_promote_correction tool do? +

graph_promote_correction. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IMS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on graph_promote_correction? +

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

What risk level is graph_promote_correction? +

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

Can I rate-limit graph_promote_correction? +

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

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

graph_promote_correction is provided by the IMS MCP Server MCP server (jdelon02/ims-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.