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create_dns_filter_domain

create_dns_filter_domain

How to control create_dns_filter_domain ↓

What create_dns_filter_domain does on Fortimanager

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

Medium Risk

Why create_dns_filter_domain needs a policy

This tool creates new DNS filter domain entries, which modifies FortiManager's security policy configuration. While reversible (Write rather than Destructive), misuse could block legitimate domains or allow malicious ones, affecting network security posture. Severity is high due to potential enterprise-wide network impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_dns_filter_domain' indicates creation of DNS filtering configuration. The verb 'create' is a Write operation that adds new security policy data.

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

How to control create_dns_filter_domain

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_dns_filter_domain": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dns_filter_domain_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

create_dns_filter_domain 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Fortimanager — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about create_dns_filter_domain

What does the create_dns_filter_domain tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on create_dns_filter_domain? +

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

What risk level is create_dns_filter_domain? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dns_filter_domain? +

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

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

create_dns_filter_domain is provided by the Fortimanager MCP server (jmpijll/fortimanager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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