update_role · CloudStack MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_role does on CloudStack MCP Server

AI agents use update_role 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_role needs a policy

The tool modifies role information reversibly (roles can be updated again), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. However, severity is high because roles control access permissions and authorization in CloudStack—misuse could grant unauthorized permissions to users or services, creating a significant security blast radius affecting infrastructure access control.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_role' and description 'Update role information' indicate modification of role data. This is a write operation that alters existing role configurations in CloudStack infrastructure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_role Rate-limited

update_role 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_role": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_role_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_role

What does the update_role tool do? +

Update role information. 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_role? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_role? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_role 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_role completely? +

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

update_role 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.