upgrade_device_firmware

A execute tool on the Fortimanager MCP server.

SERVERFortimanager SOURCEjmpijll/fortimanager-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/jmpijll-fortimanager-mcp/upgrade-device-firmware.md

WHAT IT DOES

What upgrade_device_firmware does on Fortimanager

AI agents invoke upgrade_device_firmware to trigger actions in Fortimanager. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why upgrade_device_firmware is rated High

Firmware upgrades on network devices like FortiManager are highly impactful operations: they can cause device reboots, service interruptions, and potential bricking if misapplied. Even though a firmware upgrade is not strictly 'destructive' in the delete/purge sense, it executes an external operation on a device with potentially irreversible effects on device state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'upgrade_device_firmware' — no description provided

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

upgrade_device_firmware Rate-limited

upgrade_device_firmware stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "upgrade_device_firmware": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upgrade_device_firmware_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about upgrade_device_firmware

What does the upgrade_device_firmware tool do? +

upgrade_device_firmware is a execute tool on the Fortimanager MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on upgrade_device_firmware? +

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

upgrade_device_firmware is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit upgrade_device_firmware? +

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

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

upgrade_device_firmware 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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