get_firewall_policy

A read tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/get-firewall-policy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_firewall_policy does on Fortimanager

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

RISK

Why get_firewall_policy is rated Low

The 'get_' prefix and function name strongly suggest data retrieval without modification. However, firewall policy data is security-sensitive—unauthorized access could enable an attacker to understand network defense posture and identify weaknesses. This is a Read operation but elevated to medium severity due to the sensitive nature of the data being queried (firewall rules and policies).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_firewall_policy' indicates a retrieval operation (get prefix typically denotes read-only queries). Description is empty, which limits confidence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_firewall_policy 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 get_firewall_policy, this is the rule to start with:

get_firewall_policy Allowed

get_firewall_policy is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_firewall_policy": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_firewall_policy

What does the get_firewall_policy tool do? +

get_firewall_policy is a read tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. 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_firewall_policy? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_firewall_policy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_firewall_policy 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_firewall_policy completely? +

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

get_firewall_policy 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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