webdav_delete_remote_item

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why webdav_delete_remote_item needs a policy

The tool permanently removes files or directories from a remote system without possibility of recovery through the tool itself. This is a classic destructive operation with high blast radius if an AI agent misuses the tool or receives a malicious instruction to delete critical files. It cannot be undone by the tool and represents data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a file or directory from a remote WebDAV server' — this is an irreversible removal operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access webdav_delete_remote_item gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control webdav_delete_remote_item

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and WebDAV MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for webdav_delete_remote_item:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "webdav_delete_remote_item"
  ]
}

webdav_delete_remote_item disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register WebDAV MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about webdav_delete_remote_item

What does the webdav_delete_remote_item tool do? +

Delete a file or directory from a remote WebDAV server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the WebDAV MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on webdav_delete_remote_item? +

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

What risk level is webdav_delete_remote_item? +

webdav_delete_remote_item is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit webdav_delete_remote_item? +

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

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

webdav_delete_remote_item is provided by the WebDAV MCP Server MCP server (laubplusco/mcp-webdav-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every WebDAV MCP Server tool call.

Start from WebDAV MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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