update_work_order · Lanten MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_work_order does on Lanten MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_work_order needs a policy

This tool modifies existing work order records in the property management system. Updates are reversible operations that change data without destroying it. The severity is medium rather than high because work order updates in a property management context affect operational workflows but typically don't involve financial transactions or irreversible data loss; however, incorrect updates could cause management…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_work_order' and description 'Update an existing work order' indicate modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_work_order Rate-limited

update_work_order 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": {
    "update_work_order": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_work_order_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_work_order

What does the update_work_order tool do? +

Update an existing work order. Only supplied fields are changed. Setting status to. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lanten 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 update_work_order? +

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

What risk level is update_work_order? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_work_order? +

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

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

update_work_order is provided by the Lanten MCP Server MCP server (lanten-ai/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.