log_entry · Pangea MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What log_entry does on Pangea MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why log_entry needs a policy

This tool creates new audit log entries, which is a reversible write operation. While audit logs are security-sensitive and their integrity matters, creating entries is not destructive (logs are not deleted), financial, or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a log entry in the Secure Audit Log' — the verb 'Create' indicates data creation/modification without irreversible destruction.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

log_entry Rate-limited

log_entry 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": {
    "log_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "log_entry_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 Pangea MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about log_entry

What does the log_entry tool do? +

Create a log entry in the Secure Audit Log. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pangea 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 log_entry? +

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

What risk level is log_entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit log_entry? +

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

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

log_entry is provided by the Pangea MCP Server MCP server (pangeacyber/pangea-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.