update_bgp_peer · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_bgp_peer does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_bgp_peer 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 update_bgp_peer needs a policy

The tool modifies BGP peer settings, which affects network routing configuration. This is a Write operation as it changes existing configuration reversibly (BGP peer settings can be updated again or reverted). However, severity is high because misconfigured BGP peers can cause network disruption, service outages, and traffic redirection affecting all infrastructure relying on that routing.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_bgp_peer' and description 'Update BGP peer configuration' indicate modification of network routing configuration. BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) peer updates alter network topology and routing behavior.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_bgp_peer Rate-limited

update_bgp_peer 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_bgp_peer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_bgp_peer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_bgp_peer

What does the update_bgp_peer tool do? +

Update BGP peer configuration. 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 update_bgp_peer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_bgp_peer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_bgp_peer 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_bgp_peer completely? +

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

update_bgp_peer 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.