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fetch_object_members

fetch_object_members

How to control fetch_object_members ↓

What fetch_object_members does on Fortimanager

AI agents call fetch_object_members to retrieve information from Fortimanager without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why fetch_object_members needs a policy

The 'fetch' prefix strongly suggests a read-only operation that retrieves object member data from FortiManager without modifying state. However, confidence is moderate (0.75) because the description is empty, preventing definitive confirmation of side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'fetch_object_members' uses the 'fetch' verb, which indicates data retrieval. The sibling tools show patterns of infrastructure management (e.g., 'add_device_to_group', 'add_policies_to_block'), suggesting this tool queries FortiManager…

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

How to control fetch_object_members

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 fetch_object_members:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "fetch_object_members": {}
  }
}

fetch_object_members is read-only, so it stays allowed — but 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 fetch_object_members

What does the fetch_object_members tool do? +

fetch_object_members. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on fetch_object_members? +

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

fetch_object_members is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit fetch_object_members? +

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

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

fetch_object_members 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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