submit_bug_report · Basis MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What submit_bug_report does on Basis MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why submit_bug_report needs a policy

This tool creates a new bug report entry, which is a write operation that creates data. It has no destructive effects, does not execute arbitrary code, move funds, or trigger external system actions beyond storing report data. Severity is low because bug reports are typically informational and reversible (can be edited or deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'submit_bug_report' and description 'Submit a bug report' indicate creation of a bug report record.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

submit_bug_report Rate-limited

submit_bug_report 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": {
    "submit_bug_report": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_bug_report_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 Basis MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about submit_bug_report

What does the submit_bug_report tool do? +

Submit a bug report. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basis 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 submit_bug_report? +

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

What risk level is submit_bug_report? +

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

Can I rate-limit submit_bug_report? +

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

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

submit_bug_report is provided by the Basis MCP Server MCP server (launch-on-basis/mcp-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.