generate_remediation · MCP Shamash MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_remediation does on MCP Shamash

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_remediation needs a policy

This tool creates new remediation advice/content rather than merely retrieving existing data (which would be Read). It does not execute fixes directly, delete anything (Destructive), run arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition 'Generate actionable remediation advice for findings' indicates the tool produces or creates remediation content/suggestions that may be stored or applied to fix security issues.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

generate_remediation Rate-limited

generate_remediation 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": {
    "generate_remediation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_remediation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about generate_remediation

What does the generate_remediation tool do? +

Generate actionable remediation advice for findings. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Shamash MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_remediation? +

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

What risk level is generate_remediation? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_remediation? +

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

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

generate_remediation is provided by the MCP Shamash MCP server (neotecdigital/mcp_shamash). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.