update_image_store · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_image_store does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_image_store 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_image_store needs a policy

This tool modifies image store configuration settings, which is a Write-category operation (creates or modifies data reversibly). While the change affects infrastructure, it is not destructive (does not delete/overwrite irreversibly) and does not execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_image_store' and description 'Update an image store backend' indicate modification of infrastructure configuration. The verb 'update' is a reversible write operation on backend storage systems.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_image_store Rate-limited

update_image_store 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_image_store": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_image_store_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 CloudStack MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_image_store

What does the update_image_store tool do? +

Update an image store backend. 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_image_store? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_image_store? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_image_store 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_image_store completely? +

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

update_image_store 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.