phishfort_add_comment · Phishfort MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What phishfort_add_comment does on Phishfort

AI agents use phishfort_add_comment to create or update resources in Phishfort — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Phishfort environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why phishfort_add_comment needs a policy

This tool creates new comment data within an incident, which is a reversible modification (comments can typically be edited or deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data permanently, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Add a comment to an existing incident' — a create/modify operation that adds new data to an incident record.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

phishfort_add_comment Rate-limited

phishfort_add_comment 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": {
    "phishfort_add_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "phishfort_add_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Phishfort, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about phishfort_add_comment

What does the phishfort_add_comment tool do? +

Add a comment to an existing incident after approval. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phishfort MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on phishfort_add_comment? +

Register the Phishfort MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for phishfort_add_comment: 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 Phishfort. Nothing to install.

What risk level is phishfort_add_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit phishfort_add_comment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the phishfort_add_comment 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 phishfort_add_comment completely? +

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

phishfort_add_comment is provided by the Phishfort MCP server (mychaelconnolly/phishfort-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.