authorize_security_group_egress · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What authorize_security_group_egress does on CloudStack MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why authorize_security_group_egress needs a policy

This tool creates new security group rules, which modifies network access policies. While creating rules is a Write operation (reversible and configuration-based), it carries medium severity because misconfigured egress rules could expose infrastructure to unauthorized outbound traffic or unintended network exposure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'authorize_security_group_egress' and description 'Add egress rule to security group' indicate creation/modification of network security rules. The verb 'Add' and action of creating a new egress rule represent reversible write operations.

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Verdict

authorize_security_group_egress Rate-limited

authorize_security_group_egress 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": {
    "authorize_security_group_egress": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "authorize_security_group_egress_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about authorize_security_group_egress

What does the authorize_security_group_egress tool do? +

Add egress rule to security group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CloudStack 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 authorize_security_group_egress? +

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

What risk level is authorize_security_group_egress? +

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

Can I rate-limit authorize_security_group_egress? +

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

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

authorize_security_group_egress is provided by the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server (mozg31337/cloudstack-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.