redmine_update_wiki_page · Redmine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What redmine_update_wiki_page does on Redmine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why redmine_update_wiki_page needs a policy

This tool performs reversible write operations on wiki pages in Redmine. While it modifies data, the changes are not permanent deletions and can be undone by users editing the page again. The severity is medium because unintended wiki page modifications could disrupt documentation and team communication, but the blast radius is limited to wiki content and changes are recoverable.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create or update a Redmine wiki page.' The verbs 'create' and 'update' indicate write operations. The tool can create new wiki pages or modify existing ones.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

redmine_update_wiki_page Rate-limited

redmine_update_wiki_page 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": {
    "redmine_update_wiki_page": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redmine_update_wiki_page_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Redmine, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about redmine_update_wiki_page

What does the redmine_update_wiki_page tool do? +

[Alpha] Create or update a Redmine wiki page. If the page does not exist, it will be created. IMPORTANT: Always fetch the page first with redmine_get_wiki_page and pass the current. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Redmine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on redmine_update_wiki_page? +

Register the Redmine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for redmine_update_wiki_page: 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 Redmine. Nothing to install.

What risk level is redmine_update_wiki_page? +

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

Can I rate-limit redmine_update_wiki_page? +

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

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

redmine_update_wiki_page is provided by the Redmine MCP server (jesusr00/mcp-server-redmine). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.