tdarr_admin_reset_password · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_admin_reset_password does on Tdarr

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tdarr_admin_reset_password needs a policy

Resetting a user's password modifies their credentials, which is a write operation. This is high severity because it could allow an attacker to lock users out of their accounts or gain unauthorized access by resetting passwords to known values.

From the tool's definition Admin reset a user password

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_admin_reset_password Rate-limited

tdarr_admin_reset_password 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": {
    "tdarr_admin_reset_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_admin_reset_password_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tdarr_admin_reset_password

What does the tdarr_admin_reset_password tool do? +

Admin reset a user password. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tdarr MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tdarr_admin_reset_password? +

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

What risk level is tdarr_admin_reset_password? +

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

Can I rate-limit tdarr_admin_reset_password? +

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

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

tdarr_admin_reset_password is provided by the Tdarr MCP server (maximeallanic/tdarr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.