// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

runQuery

Runs a SQL query on the target system.

Part of the ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

mario-andreschak/mcp-abap-abap-adt-api Execute Risk 3/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke runQuery to trigger processes or run actions in ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON RUNQUERY

runQuery can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

mario-andreschak-mcp-abap-abap-adt-api.yaml

tools:
  runQuery:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server policy for all 127 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name runQuery

Category Execute

MCP Server ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE ABAP-ADT-API MCP-SERVER TOOLS

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View all 127 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like runQuery have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

runQuery is one of the high-risk operations in ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the runQuery tool do? +

Runs a SQL query on the target system.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on runQuery? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for runQuery. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server MCP server.

What risk level is runQuery? +

runQuery is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit runQuery? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the runQuery rule in your Intercept 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 runQuery completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for runQuery. 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 runQuery? +

runQuery is provided by the ABAP-ADT-API MCP-Server MCP server (mario-andreschak/mcp-abap-abap-adt-api). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

runQuery

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