update_program · Eduframe MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_program does on Eduframe

AI agents use update_program to create or update resources in Eduframe — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Eduframe environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_program needs a policy

This tool modifies program data reversibly (an update can be reversed by subsequent updates or rollback). It is not destructive (no deletion), not financial (no money movement), and not execute (no arbitrary code execution). The medium severity reflects that updating educational program records could affect multiple stakeholders (students, instructors, schedules) if misused, but the operation remains reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_program' and description 'Update a program' indicate modification of existing data. The server description confirms it 'enables...updating' resources through the Eduframe API.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_program Rate-limited

update_program 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_program": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_program_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_program

What does the update_program tool do? +

Update a program. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eduframe MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_program? +

Register the Eduframe MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_program: 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 Eduframe. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_program? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_program? +

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

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

update_program is provided by the Eduframe MCP server (martijnpieters/eduframe-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.