konsulto_compose_finding · Konsulto MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What konsulto_compose_finding does on Konsulto

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why konsulto_compose_finding needs a policy

This tool creates new data (findings) in the Konsulto cybersecurity audit platform, which is a reversible modification. It does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), handle finances (not Financial), or merely retrieve data (not Read). Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'konsulto_compose_finding' and description states 'Create a brand-new finding'. The server description confirms it handles 'reading and writing findings'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

konsulto_compose_finding Rate-limited

konsulto_compose_finding 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": {
    "konsulto_compose_finding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "konsulto_compose_finding_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 Konsulto, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about konsulto_compose_finding

What does the konsulto_compose_finding tool do? +

Create a brand-new finding with a fully-formatted body. Author each. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Konsulto MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on konsulto_compose_finding? +

Register the Konsulto MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for konsulto_compose_finding: 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 Konsulto. Nothing to install.

What risk level is konsulto_compose_finding? +

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

Can I rate-limit konsulto_compose_finding? +

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

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

konsulto_compose_finding is provided by the Konsulto MCP server (konsulto/konsulto-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.