Medium Risk

word_addTable

Adds a new table at the current selection point.

How to control word_addTable ↓

What word_addTable does on MCP Office Interop Word Server

AI agents use word_addTable to create or update resources in MCP Office Interop Word Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Office Interop Word Server environment.

Medium Risk

Why word_addTable needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a table) in a reversible manner. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While it modifies document structure, the operation is non-destructive and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'word_addTable' and description 'Adds a new table at the current selection point' indicate creation of new structured content in a Word document.

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

How to control word_addTable

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Office Interop Word Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for word_addTable:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "word_addTable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "word_addtable_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

word_addTable 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.

  1. Create a free account and register MCP Office Interop Word Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about word_addTable

What does the word_addTable tool do? +

Adds a new table at the current selection point. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Office Interop Word Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on word_addTable? +

Register the MCP Office Interop Word Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for word_addTable: 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 Office Interop Word Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is word_addTable? +

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

Can I rate-limit word_addTable? +

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

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

word_addTable is provided by the MCP Office Interop Word Server MCP server (mario-andreschak/mcp-msoffice-interop-word). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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