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get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects

Get list of FortiGuard objects downloaded by FortiManager.

How to control get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects ↓

What get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects does on Fortimanager

AI agents call get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects 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 get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves existing FortiGuard object data from FortiManager with no side effects. It performs a read-only operation to list downloaded objects, which is characteristic of the Read category. The low severity reflects minimal risk if misused by an agent, as it only exposes information about downloaded security objects without enabling changes or destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get list of FortiGuard objects downloaded' — a retrieval operation with no modification or execution.

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

How to control get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects

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 get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects:

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

get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects 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 get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects

What does the get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects tool do? +

Get list of FortiGuard objects downloaded by FortiManager. 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 get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects? +

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

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

get_downloaded_fortiguard_objects 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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