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get_fortiguard_category_overrides

get_fortiguard_category_overrides

How to control get_fortiguard_category_overrides ↓

What get_fortiguard_category_overrides does on Fortimanager

AI agents call get_fortiguard_category_overrides 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_fortiguard_category_overrides needs a policy

The 'get_' prefix strongly suggests a read-only query operation that retrieves FortiGuard category override settings. Even though the description is empty, the naming convention indicates this retrieves configuration data rather than modifying, deleting, or executing operations. This is classified as Read with reduced confidence due to lack of explicit documentation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_fortiguard_category_overrides' uses the 'get' verb, which typically indicates retrieval of data without modification. No description provided to confirm function.

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

How to control get_fortiguard_category_overrides

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_fortiguard_category_overrides:

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

get_fortiguard_category_overrides 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_fortiguard_category_overrides

What does the get_fortiguard_category_overrides tool do? +

get_fortiguard_category_overrides. 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_fortiguard_category_overrides? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_fortiguard_category_overrides? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_fortiguard_category_overrides 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_fortiguard_category_overrides completely? +

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

get_fortiguard_category_overrides 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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