salesforce_update_record · WWIDE MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What salesforce_update_record does on WWIDE MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why salesforce_update_record needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly within Salesforce, fitting the Write category. Severity is high because Salesforce typically stores sensitive business data (contacts, opportunities, accounts, deals), and unauthorized or erroneous updates could corrupt records, affect sales pipelines, or trigger downstream business processes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'salesforce_update_record' and description 'Update an existing Salesforce record' indicate modification of data in Salesforce, a critical business system often containing customer records, financial data, and business intelligence.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

salesforce_update_record Rate-limited

salesforce_update_record 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": {
    "salesforce_update_record": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "salesforce_update_record_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 WWIDE MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about salesforce_update_record

What does the salesforce_update_record tool do? +

Update an existing Salesforce record. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WWIDE 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 salesforce_update_record? +

Register the WWIDE MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for salesforce_update_record: 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 WWIDE MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is salesforce_update_record? +

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

Can I rate-limit salesforce_update_record? +

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

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

salesforce_update_record is provided by the WWIDE MCP Server MCP server (kulvir88/salesforce-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.