Read file + metadata
AI agents call read_file to retrieve information from FGD Fusion Stack Pro without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves data (file contents and metadata) with no side effects. It is a pure read operation that does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. It belongs in the Read category with low severity since unauthorized file reads depend on access controls and the sensitivity of files on the system, but the operation itself is non-destructive and non-executable.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'read_file' and description states 'Read file + metadata', which indicates retrieval of file contents and associated metadata without modification.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Read file + metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FGD Fusion Stack Pro MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the FGD Fusion Stack Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for read_file: 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 FGD Fusion Stack Pro. Nothing to install.
read_file is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the read_file 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for read_file. 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.
read_file is provided by the FGD Fusion Stack Pro MCP server (mikeychann-hash/mcpm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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