wordpress_create_widget · ItchWP MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_create_widget does on ItchWPMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why wordpress_create_widget needs a policy

This tool creates new widget instances in WordPress, which is a reversible modification operation. While it modifies site content, it does not delete data (Destructive) or move money (Financial). The ability to create 'custom HTML widgets' could enable injection of malicious scripts if misused by an AI agent, elevating severity from low to medium. The operation is reversible through widget deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wordpress_create_widget' and description 'Create a new widget instance' indicate creation of data/content in WordPress. The mention of 'financial or custom HTML widgets' suggests potential for arbitrary content injection.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

wordpress_create_widget Rate-limited

wordpress_create_widget 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": {
    "wordpress_create_widget": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_create_widget_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_create_widget

What does the wordpress_create_widget tool do? +

Create a new widget instance in a WordPress sidebar/widget area. For financial or custom HTML widgets use idBase=. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ItchWPMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wordpress_create_widget? +

Register the ItchWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_create_widget: 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 ItchWPMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wordpress_create_widget? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_create_widget? +

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

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

wordpress_create_widget is provided by the ItchWP MCP server (manofsadness/itchwpmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.