Update an existing work package. The current lockVersion is fetched automatically when omitted (preferred); a stale lockVersion (UpdateConflict) is automatically refetched and the update retried once. Pass only the fields you want to change.
AI agents use update_work_package to create or update resources in Tonle OpenProject MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Tonle OpenProject MCP Server environment.
This tool modifies data reversibly by updating work package fields in OpenProject. It does not delete, destroy, or create new records, and has no financial impact. The blast radius is medium because incorrect updates could affect project tracking and team workflows, but changes are reversible through additional updates.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_work_package' and description states 'Update an existing work package' and 'Pass only the fields you want to change', indicating modification of existing data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Update an existing work package. The current lockVersion is fetched automatically when omitted (preferred); a stale lockVersion (UpdateConflict) is automatically refetched and the update retried once. Pass only the fields you want to change. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_work_package: 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 Tonle OpenProject MCP Server. Nothing to install.
update_work_package is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_work_package 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_work_package. 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.
update_work_package is provided by the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP server (liratanak/openproject-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
update_work_package is one line of Tonle OpenProject MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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