unlock_user_account · MCP Maximo Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unlock_user_account does on MCP Maximo Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why unlock_user_account needs a policy

This tool modifies user account state by resetting lock status and failed login count — a reversible write operation. However, it carries high severity because unlocking accounts bypasses security controls (account lockout policies exist to prevent brute-force attacks), and an AI agent misusing this tool could enable unauthorized access to enterprise asset management systems.

From the tool's definition Unlock a user account in Maximo by resetting lock status and failed login count

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

unlock_user_account Rate-limited

unlock_user_account 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": {
    "unlock_user_account": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unlock_user_account_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about unlock_user_account

What does the unlock_user_account tool do? +

Unlock a user account in Maximo by resetting lock status and failed login count. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Maximo 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 unlock_user_account? +

Register the MCP Maximo Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for unlock_user_account: 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 Maximo Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is unlock_user_account? +

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

Can I rate-limit unlock_user_account? +

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

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

unlock_user_account is provided by the MCP Maximo Server MCP server (nick0918964388/mcp-maximo-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.