update_network_acl_list · CloudStack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_network_acl_list does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_network_acl_list 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_network_acl_list needs a policy

This tool modifies network access control rules, which is a Write operation (reversible configuration change). While ACL misconfigurations could impact network security and potentially affect multiple systems, the operation itself is not destructive (can be reverted), not financial, and not arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_network_acl_list' and description 'Update a Network ACL list' indicates modification of network access control configurations. ACL updates are reversible changes that affect network security policy.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

update_network_acl_list Rate-limited

update_network_acl_list 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_network_acl_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_network_acl_list_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_network_acl_list

What does the update_network_acl_list tool do? +

Update a Network ACL list. 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_network_acl_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_network_acl_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_network_acl_list 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_network_acl_list completely? +

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

update_network_acl_list 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.