create_virtual_ip

A write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/create-virtual-ip.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_virtual_ip does on Fortimanager

AI agents use create_virtual_ip 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.

RISK

Why create_virtual_ip is rated Medium

Creating a virtual IP is a reversible configuration change that modifies FortiManager state. While not destructive (cannot be undone with difficulty), it creates new network resources that could be misused to redirect traffic or establish unauthorized network access points. High severity due to potential for network-level attacks if an AI agent creates VIPs with malicious intent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_virtual_ip' indicates creation of a virtual IP resource. Description is empty, limiting direct evidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_virtual_ip safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Fortimanager, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_virtual_ip, this is the rule to start with:

create_virtual_ip Rate-limited

create_virtual_ip 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": {
    "create_virtual_ip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_virtual_ip_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Fortimanager, apply this rule, and every create_virtual_ip call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_virtual_ip

What does the create_virtual_ip tool do? +

create_virtual_ip is a write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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_virtual_ip? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_virtual_ip: 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_virtual_ip? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_virtual_ip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_virtual_ip 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_virtual_ip completely? +

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

create_virtual_ip 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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