execute_advanced_query · FDEP MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_advanced_query does on FDEP MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_advanced_query to trigger actions in FDEP MCP Server. 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why execute_advanced_query needs a policy

This tool allows arbitrary query execution against the Haskell codebase analysis system. While it operates on static analysis data rather than production systems, it still permits execution of complex programmatic queries that could be abused to extract sensitive architectural information, identify security vulnerabilities, or perform reconnaissance.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_advanced_query' combined with description 'Execute complex JSON-based queries with joins and advanced conditions' directly indicates code execution capability.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

execute_advanced_query Rate-limited

execute_advanced_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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches FDEP MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about execute_advanced_query

What does the execute_advanced_query tool do? +

Execute complex JSON-based queries with joins and advanced conditions. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the FDEP MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_advanced_query? +

Register the FDEP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_advanced_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 FDEP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is execute_advanced_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_advanced_query? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_advanced_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 execute_advanced_query completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for execute_advanced_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 execute_advanced_query? +

execute_advanced_query is provided by the FDEP MCP Server MCP server (juspay/fdep-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.