copy_iso · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What copy_iso does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use copy_iso 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 copy_iso needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (copies an ISO image) in a reversible manner. The operation does not delete or irreversibly alter existing data, nor does it execute arbitrary code or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'copy_iso' and description 'Copy ISO to another zone' indicates a data replication operation that creates a copy of an ISO file in a different geographic or logical zone.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

copy_iso Rate-limited

copy_iso 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": {
    "copy_iso": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "copy_iso_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about copy_iso

What does the copy_iso tool do? +

Copy ISO to another zone. 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 copy_iso? +

Register the CloudStack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for copy_iso: 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 copy_iso? +

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

Can I rate-limit copy_iso? +

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

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

copy_iso 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.