update_task_tool · Capsulecrm MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_task_tool does on Capsulecrm

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_task_tool needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies task records in CapsuleCRM reversibly. While the description is empty, the name and server context clearly indicate a write operation (update). Severity is medium because task updates in a CRM could affect business workflows, but they are reversible and do not delete data or move funds.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_task_tool' indicates modification of task data. Server description states it enables users to 'create, and update CRM data'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_task_tool Rate-limited

update_task_tool 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_task_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_task_tool_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 Capsulecrm, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_task_tool

What does the update_task_tool tool do? +

update_task_tool. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Capsulecrm 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_task_tool? +

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

What risk level is update_task_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_task_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_task_tool 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_task_tool completely? +

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

update_task_tool is provided by the Capsulecrm MCP server (monadsag/capsulecrm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.