mikrotik_update_address_list_entry

What mikrotik_update_address_list_entry does on MikroTik Cursor MCP

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

Why mikrotik_update_address_list_entry is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing data (address list entries) in a network router configuration, which is a reversible write operation. However, severity is elevated to 'high' rather than 'medium' because address lists control critical network security policies (firewall rules, access control, traffic filtering). Misuse could grant unauthorized network access, block legitimate traffic, or redirect network flows.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Updates an existing address list entry', indicating modification of network firewall/access control data through MikroTik RouterOS API or SSH.

The rule that runs mikrotik_update_address_list_entry safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MikroTik Cursor MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mikrotik_update_address_list_entry, this is the rule to start with:

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

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