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get_object_dependencies

get_object_dependencies

How to control get_object_dependencies ↓

What get_object_dependencies does on Fortimanager

AI agents call get_object_dependencies 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_object_dependencies needs a policy

The tool name indicates a read-only operation that queries dependencies rather than modifying, deleting, or executing code. However, with an empty description and knowledge that this server manages FortiManager security policies and device configurations, retrieved dependency data could have moderate blast radius if an agent misuses it to understand the attack surface.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_object_dependencies' suggests querying or retrieving dependency information about objects. No description provided to confirm exact behavior.

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

How to control get_object_dependencies

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_object_dependencies:

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

get_object_dependencies 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_object_dependencies

What does the get_object_dependencies tool do? +

get_object_dependencies. 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_object_dependencies? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_object_dependencies? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_object_dependencies 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_object_dependencies completely? +

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

get_object_dependencies 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.

Enforce policy on every Fortimanager tool call.

Start from Fortimanager, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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