AI agents call konsulto_get_finding_format to retrieve information from Konsulto without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves read-only information about how to compose findings (structure and markdown rules). It queries the schema or template for findings but does not modify, execute, or delete any data. It functions as a reference lookup, placing it squarely in the Read category. The low severity reflects that misuse would only return informational content, not compromise audit data or security controls.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'konsulto_get_finding_format' and description 'Return the section structure + markdown authoring rules' indicate retrieval of formatting/schema metadata with no side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Return the section structure + markdown authoring rules for composing a. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Konsulto MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Konsulto MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for konsulto_get_finding_format: 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.
konsulto_get_finding_format is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the konsulto_get_finding_format 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for konsulto_get_finding_format. 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.
konsulto_get_finding_format 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.
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