update_work_order_status · MCP Maximo Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_work_order_status does on MCP Maximo Server

AI agents use update_work_order_status 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 update_work_order_status needs a policy

The tool modifies work order status in an enterprise system (Maximo), which affects operational workflows and asset management processes. This is categorized as Write rather than Execute because it updates a specific data field reversibly rather than triggering arbitrary code execution or operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_work_order_status' and description 'Change work order status in Maximo' indicate modification of existing work order records. This is a reversible state change operation on enterprise asset management data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

update_work_order_status Rate-limited

update_work_order_status 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": {
    "update_work_order_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_work_order_status_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 update_work_order_status

What does the update_work_order_status tool do? +

Change work order status in Maximo. 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 update_work_order_status? +

Register the MCP Maximo Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_work_order_status: 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 update_work_order_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_work_order_status? +

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

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

update_work_order_status 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.