hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount

WHAT IT DOES

What hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount does on Hetzner MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount needs a policy

This tool modifies subaccount configuration in a reversible manner. While it could affect permissions (which carries some risk), the changes are not destructive and can be undone by updating again. The most concerning potential use would be privilege escalation or access restriction, but the operation itself falls under Write category as it creates or modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Update[s] access settings or comment for a Storage Box subaccount.' The verb 'update' combined with modifying 'access settings' indicates reversible modifications to existing configuration data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount Rate-limited

hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount 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": {
    "hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount

What does the hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount tool do? +

Update access settings or comment for a Storage Box subaccount. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hetzner MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount? +

Register the Hetzner MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount: 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 Hetzner MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount? +

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

Can I rate-limit hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount? +

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

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

hetzner_update_storage_box_subaccount is provided by the Hetzner MCP Server MCP server (jurislm/hetzner-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.