list_global_firewall_addresses

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/list-global-firewall-addresses.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_global_firewall_addresses does on Fortimanager

AI agents call list_global_firewall_addresses 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 list_global_firewall_addresses is rated Low

The tool name clearly indicates it lists firewall addresses—a query/retrieval action with no side effects. Although the description is empty, the naming convention strongly suggests a read operation consistent with other MCP list operations. The confidence is slightly lowered due to absence of explicit documentation, but the semantic meaning of 'list' is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_global_firewall_addresses' indicates a listing operation, which is a read-only retrieval of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_global_firewall_addresses Allowed

list_global_firewall_addresses 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": {
    "list_global_firewall_addresses": {}
  }
}

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 list_global_firewall_addresses call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_global_firewall_addresses

What does the list_global_firewall_addresses tool do? +

list_global_firewall_addresses 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 list_global_firewall_addresses? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_global_firewall_addresses? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_global_firewall_addresses 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_global_firewall_addresses completely? +

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

list_global_firewall_addresses 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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