update_finding · Mipiti MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_finding does on Mipiti MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_finding needs a policy

The tool performs a state-changing operation (updating findings) within a security posture platform, which makes it Write rather than Read. It is not Destructive because 'update' is reversible. It does not Execute external code or manage finances.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_finding' indicates modification of existing findings or security records. The server manages 'threat models, controls, assumptions, compliance mapping, and evidence programmatically.' The tool is positioned alongside other Write operations…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_finding Rate-limited

update_finding 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_finding": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_finding_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 Mipiti MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_finding

What does the update_finding tool do? +

update_finding. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mipiti MCP Server 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_finding? +

Register the Mipiti MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_finding: 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 Mipiti MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_finding? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_finding? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_finding 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_finding completely? +

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

update_finding is provided by the Mipiti MCP Server MCP server (mipiti/mipiti-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.