tdarr_auth_reset_password · Tdarr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tdarr_auth_reset_password does on Tdarr

AI agents use tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password needs a policy

Resetting a password modifies authentication credentials for the current user. This is a Write operation (reversible in that a new password can be set again), but carries high severity because an AI agent misusing this tool could lock out legitimate users or compromise account security by changing credentials to unknown values.

From the tool's definition Reset current user password

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tdarr_auth_reset_password Rate-limited

tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tdarr_auth_reset_password_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Tdarr, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tdarr_auth_reset_password

What does the tdarr_auth_reset_password tool do? +

Reset current 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_auth_reset_password? +

Register the Tdarr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password? +

tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tdarr_auth_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_auth_reset_password? +

tdarr_auth_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.