smartlead_create_client_api_key

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why smartlead_create_client_api_key needs a policy

Creating API keys is a write operation that generates new authentication credentials. While not destructive, this is high severity because a compromised API key creation capability could grant an attacker the ability to issue credentials for unauthorized access to SmartLead's platform, affecting campaign management, lead tracking, and email delivery systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'smartlead_create_client_api_key' indicates it creates a new API key. Description explicitly states 'Create a new API key' which is a write operation that generates new credentials.

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

POLICY

How to control smartlead_create_client_api_key

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "smartlead_create_client_api_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartlead_create_client_api_key_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

smartlead_create_client_api_key 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.

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FAQ

Questions about smartlead_create_client_api_key

What does the smartlead_create_client_api_key tool do? +

Create a new API key for the current client with optional permissions. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartLead 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 smartlead_create_client_api_key? +

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

What risk level is smartlead_create_client_api_key? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartlead_create_client_api_key? +

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

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

smartlead_create_client_api_key is provided by the SmartLead MCP Server MCP server (leadmagic/smartlead-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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