wordpress_upload_media · ItchWP MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What wordpress_upload_media does on ItchWPMCP

AI agents use wordpress_upload_media 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_upload_media needs a policy

This tool creates new media assets in WordPress by uploading files. It is reversible (uploaded media can be deleted), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is medium because uncontrolled uploads could fill storage, introduce malware, or pollute the media library, but the impact is limited to the media library and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wordpress_upload_media' and description 'Upload a local file to the WordPress media library' indicate creating/adding new content to the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

wordpress_upload_media Rate-limited

wordpress_upload_media 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_upload_media": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wordpress_upload_media_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about wordpress_upload_media

What does the wordpress_upload_media tool do? +

Upload a local file to the WordPress media library. 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_upload_media? +

Register the ItchWP MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wordpress_upload_media: 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_upload_media? +

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

Can I rate-limit wordpress_upload_media? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wordpress_upload_media 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_upload_media completely? +

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

wordpress_upload_media 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.