list_system_administrators

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-system-administrators.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_system_administrators does on Fortimanager

AI agents call list_system_administrators 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_system_administrators is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries system administrator information from FortiManager, which is a read-only operation with no side effects. Although the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the tool name strongly suggests it performs a simple enumeration without creating, modifying, or deleting data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_system_administrators' indicates a query/retrieval operation that lists existing administrator accounts. The 'list_' prefix is typical of read operations that enumerate data without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_system_administrators Allowed

list_system_administrators 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_system_administrators": {}
  }
}

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_system_administrators call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_system_administrators

What does the list_system_administrators tool do? +

list_system_administrators 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_system_administrators? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_system_administrators? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_system_administrators 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_system_administrators completely? +

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

list_system_administrators 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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