wordpress_update_widget · ItchWP MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_update_widget does on ItchWPMCP

AI agents use wordpress_update_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_update_widget needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating widget settings in WordPress. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update settings for an existing WordPress widget instance', explicitly modifying widget configuration.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

wordpress_update_widget Rate-limited

wordpress_update_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_update_widget": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_update_widget_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_update_widget

What does the wordpress_update_widget tool do? +

Update settings for an existing WordPress widget instance. Use wordpress_list_widgets to get the widget ID. 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_update_widget? +

Register the ItchWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_update_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_update_widget? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_update_widget? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wordpress_update_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_update_widget completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wordpress_update_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_update_widget? +

wordpress_update_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.