AI agents call list_tests to retrieve information from Mxray without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and queries test data from Jira, allowing filtering but making no changes. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with test management querying, posing minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tests' and description 'List tests in a Jira project. Supports filtering by labels and component.' indicate a data retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List tests in a Jira project. Supports filtering by labels and component. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mxray MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mxray MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_tests: 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 Mxray. Nothing to install.
list_tests is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_tests 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_tests. 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.
list_tests is provided by the Mxray MCP server (mxray-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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