konsulto_update_finding · Konsulto MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What konsulto_update_finding does on Konsulto

AI agents use konsulto_update_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_update_finding needs a policy

This tool modifies existing findings in a cybersecurity audit platform, which is a reversible write operation. While consequential (audit findings influence compliance and risk management), it doesn't delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'konsulto_update_finding' and description 'Update scalar fields on an existing finding' indicate modification of existing data. The server context describes 'reading and writing findings' as core capabilities.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

konsulto_update_finding Rate-limited

konsulto_update_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_update_finding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "konsulto_update_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_update_finding

What does the konsulto_update_finding tool do? +

Update scalar fields on an existing finding. Use this for changing. 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_update_finding? +

Register the Konsulto MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for konsulto_update_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_update_finding? +

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

Can I rate-limit konsulto_update_finding? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the konsulto_update_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_update_finding completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for konsulto_update_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_update_finding? +

konsulto_update_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.