CreateComputerRecoveryToken · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What CreateComputerRecoveryToken does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use CreateComputerRecoveryToken to create or update resources in Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why CreateComputerRecoveryToken needs a policy

This tool creates a recovery token, which is a Write operation (creating a new artifact). However, the severity is high because recovery tokens could be misused to gain unauthorized access to protected computers in a backup infrastructure, representing a significant security risk if an AI agent were to misuse this capability.

From the tool's definition 'Create a recovery token for a protected computer' — generates a new credential/token artifact

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

CreateComputerRecoveryToken Rate-limited

CreateComputerRecoveryToken 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": {
    "CreateComputerRecoveryToken": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createcomputerrecoverytoken_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about CreateComputerRecoveryToken

What does the CreateComputerRecoveryToken tool do? +

Create a recovery token for a protected computer. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Veeam VBR v13 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 CreateComputerRecoveryToken? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for CreateComputerRecoveryToken: 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 Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is CreateComputerRecoveryToken? +

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

Can I rate-limit CreateComputerRecoveryToken? +

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

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

CreateComputerRecoveryToken is provided by the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server (kid-boy/veeam-mcp-13). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.