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list_device_vdoms

List VDOMs for a device.

How to control list_device_vdoms ↓

What list_device_vdoms does on Fortimanager

AI agents call list_device_vdoms 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 list_device_vdoms needs a policy

The tool performs a read-only query operation to list Virtual Domains (VDOMs) associated with a device in FortiManager. This is a retrieval action that does not modify, execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. The 'list' verb and description confirm this is informational access only.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_device_vdoms' and description 'List VDOMs for a device' indicate data retrieval with no side effects.

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

How to control list_device_vdoms

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 list_device_vdoms:

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

list_device_vdoms 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 list_device_vdoms

What does the list_device_vdoms tool do? +

List VDOMs for a device. 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 list_device_vdoms? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_device_vdoms? +

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

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

list_device_vdoms 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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