ImportCredentials · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ImportCredentials does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use ImportCredentials 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 ImportCredentials needs a policy

This tool writes/imports credential records into the system, which is a reversible data modification operation. It is not destructive (credentials can be updated or removed), nor does it execute commands or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ImportCredentials' and description 'Import credentials records' indicate creation or modification of credential data within the Veeam backup system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

ImportCredentials Rate-limited

ImportCredentials 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": {
    "ImportCredentials": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "importcredentials_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ImportCredentials

What does the ImportCredentials tool do? +

Import credentials records. 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 ImportCredentials? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ImportCredentials? +

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

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

ImportCredentials 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.