Medium Risk

word_setParagraphLineSpacing

Sets the line spacing for the selected paragraph(s).

How to control word_setParagraphLineSpacing ↓

What word_setParagraphLineSpacing does on MCP Office Interop Word Server

AI agents use word_setParagraphLineSpacing 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_setParagraphLineSpacing needs a policy

This tool modifies document content (paragraph formatting) but does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or cause irreversible changes. It is a straightforward Write operation that changes document properties in a reversible manner. Severity is medium because document modification on a live document could affect formatting in unintended ways if an agent misuses it, but the change is easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'word_setParagraphLineSpacing' and description 'Sets the line spacing for the selected paragraph(s)' indicates modification of document formatting properties. This is a reversible change to paragraph attributes within an open Word document.

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

How to control word_setParagraphLineSpacing

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_setParagraphLineSpacing:

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

word_setParagraphLineSpacing 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_setParagraphLineSpacing

What does the word_setParagraphLineSpacing tool do? +

Sets the line spacing for the selected paragraph(s). 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_setParagraphLineSpacing? +

Register the MCP Office Interop Word Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for word_setParagraphLineSpacing: 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_setParagraphLineSpacing? +

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

Can I rate-limit word_setParagraphLineSpacing? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the word_setParagraphLineSpacing 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_setParagraphLineSpacing completely? +

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

word_setParagraphLineSpacing 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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