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What smb_share_update does on Nasbridge
AI agents use smb_share_update to create or update resources in Nasbridge, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Nasbridge environment.
Why smb_share_update is rated Medium
This tool modifies SMB share configurations, which are reversible changes. However, severity is rated 'high' because misconfigured SMB shares can expose sensitive data, restrict legitimate access, or create security vulnerabilities affecting network-attached storage access control. The blast radius includes potential unauthorized access or denial of service to file shares depending on what parameters are modified.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'smb_share_update' and description 'Update an existing SMB share' indicate modification of existing data/configuration without deletion.
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The rule that runs smb_share_update safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nasbridge, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For smb_share_update, this is the rule to start with:
smb_share_update 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nasbridge, apply this rule, and every smb_share_update call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about smb_share_update
Update an existing SMB share. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Nasbridge MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Nasbridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smb_share_update: 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 Nasbridge. Nothing to install.
smb_share_update is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the smb_share_update 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 smb_share_update. 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.
smb_share_update is provided by the Nasbridge MCP server (maverick0628/nasbridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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