update_job · Morpheus MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_job does on Morpheus MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_job needs a policy

The tool modifies existing job configurations but does not delete them (which would be Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute). It is a reversible Write operation. Severity is medium because job modifications in multi-tenant cloud infrastructure could affect operational workflows and resource allocation, but the impact is scoped to the specific job being modified.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_job' and description 'Update an existing job' indicate modification of existing data. In HPE Morpheus context, jobs orchestrate infrastructure workflows, and updating them modifies configuration that affects resource provisioning and…

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Verdict

update_job Rate-limited

update_job 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_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_job

What does the update_job tool do? +

Update an existing job. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Morpheus MCP 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_job? +

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

What risk level is update_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_job 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_job completely? +

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

update_job is provided by the Morpheus MCP Server MCP server (nixndme/morpheus-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.