update_cli_script

A write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/update-cli-script.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_cli_script does on Fortimanager

AI agents use update_cli_script to create or update resources in Fortimanager, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Fortimanager environment.

RISK

Why update_cli_script is rated Medium

The name implies updating/modifying a CLI script stored in FortiManager, which is a Write operation. However, CLI scripts can execute commands on network devices, so misuse could have Execute-level impact. Confidence is low due to empty description. Severity is high because modifying CLI scripts on a network security management platform (FortiManager) could affect firewall/network device configurations at scale.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_cli_script' suggests modifying an existing CLI script; description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_cli_script Rate-limited

update_cli_script stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_cli_script": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_cli_script_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Fortimanager, apply this rule, and every update_cli_script call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_cli_script

What does the update_cli_script tool do? +

update_cli_script is a write tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_cli_script? +

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

update_cli_script is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update_cli_script? +

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

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

update_cli_script 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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