GetDiscoveredEntities

Get computers discovered by a protection group.

SERVERVeeam VBR v13 MCP Server SOURCEkid-boy/veeam-mcp-13

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What GetDiscoveredEntities does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetDiscoveredEntities to retrieve information from Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why GetDiscoveredEntities is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about computers that have been discovered by a protection group in Veeam Backup & Replication. It performs a query operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The blast radius is minimal—an AI agent misusing this tool could only gain visibility into discovered entities, not compromise infrastructure or cause operational harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetDiscoveredEntities' and description 'Get computers discovered by a protection group' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs GetDiscoveredEntities safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For GetDiscoveredEntities, this is the rule to start with:

GetDiscoveredEntities Allowed

GetDiscoveredEntities is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GetDiscoveredEntities": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, apply this rule, and every GetDiscoveredEntities call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about GetDiscoveredEntities

What does the GetDiscoveredEntities tool do? +

Get computers discovered by a protection group. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetDiscoveredEntities? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GetDiscoveredEntities: 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 GetDiscoveredEntities? +

GetDiscoveredEntities is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GetDiscoveredEntities? +

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

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

GetDiscoveredEntities 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.

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