cloud_provider_access_create · MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What cloud_provider_access_create does on MongoDB Atlas MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why cloud_provider_access_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new cloud provider access role, which modifies the access control configuration of MongoDB Atlas infrastructure. While creation is reversible (unlike deletion), it directly impacts security posture by introducing new access paths.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a cloud provider access role', indicating irreversible creation of a new access control entity in MongoDB Atlas.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

cloud_provider_access_create Rate-limited

cloud_provider_access_create 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": {
    "cloud_provider_access_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "cloud_provider_access_create_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 MongoDB Atlas MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about cloud_provider_access_create

What does the cloud_provider_access_create tool do? +

Create a cloud provider access role. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MongoDB Atlas 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 cloud_provider_access_create? +

Register the MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cloud_provider_access_create: 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 MongoDB Atlas MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cloud_provider_access_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit cloud_provider_access_create? +

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

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

cloud_provider_access_create is provided by the MongoDB Atlas MCP Server MCP server (montumodi/mongodb-atlas-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.