smart_query

THE RISK

High Risk

Why smart_query needs a policy

The tool executes arbitrary SQL-like queries against SAP Analytics Cloud. While the description doesn't explicitly mention destructive operations, executing arbitrary SQL-like queries can encompass reads, writes, or destructive operations depending on the query content. The auto-selection mechanism adds ambiguity, but the core action is executing queries which falls under Execute.

From the tool's definition "Execute a SQL-like query against SAC. Auto-selects OData vs Widget Query based on query type."

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

POLICY

How to control smart_query

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Sap Analytics Cloud, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for smart_query:

policy.json

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

smart_query 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.

Create a free account and register Sap Analytics Cloud — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about smart_query

What does the smart_query tool do? +

Execute a SQL-like query against SAC. Auto-selects OData vs Widget Query based on query type. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Sap Analytics Cloud MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on smart_query? +

Register the Sap Analytics Cloud MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smart_query: 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 Sap Analytics Cloud. Nothing to install.

What risk level is smart_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit smart_query? +

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

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

smart_query is provided by the Sap Analytics Cloud MCP server (jumenengels/sap_analytics_cloud_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Sap Analytics Cloud tool call.

Start from Sap Analytics Cloud, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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