GetProgram

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why GetProgram needs a policy

This tool retrieves source code from an ABAP repository without side effects. It is a query/fetch operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute code. The retrieval of source code itself poses minimal risk unless the code contains sensitive logic, but the tool's action is purely informational.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetProgram' and description 'Retrieve ABAP program source code' indicate read-only retrieval with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access GetProgram gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control GetProgram

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP ABAP ADT, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for GetProgram:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GetProgram": {}
  }
}

GetProgram is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register MCP ABAP ADT — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about GetProgram

What does the GetProgram tool do? +

Retrieve ABAP program source code. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP ABAP ADT MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetProgram? +

Register the MCP ABAP ADT MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GetProgram: 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 MCP ABAP ADT. Nothing to install.

What risk level is GetProgram? +

GetProgram is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GetProgram? +

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

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

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

Enforce policy on every MCP ABAP ADT tool call.

Start from MCP ABAP ADT, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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