list_spaces

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_spaces needs a policy

This tool retrieves organizational/metadata information about Datasphere spaces. While it doesn't modify or delete data, it has medium severity because listing spaces could reveal sensitive organizational structure, access patterns, or asset inventory to an AI agent that could be used for reconnaissance in a compromised context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_spaces' and description 'List all Datasphere spaces with their status and metadata' indicate a query operation that retrieves information without modifying data. The verb 'list' and 'get metadata' are typical Read operations.

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

POLICY

How to control list_spaces

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

policy.json

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

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

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FAQ

Questions about list_spaces

What does the list_spaces tool do? +

List all Datasphere spaces with their status and metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_spaces? +

Register the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_spaces: 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 SAP Datasphere MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_spaces? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_spaces? +

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

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

list_spaces is provided by the SAP Datasphere MCP Server MCP server (mariodefelipe/sap-datasphere-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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