firewall_address_create

A write tool on the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP server.

SERVERFortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server SOURCEpaoloamato2/fortinet-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/paoloamato2-fortinet-mcp-server/firewall-address-create.md

WHAT IT DOES

What firewall_address_create does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents use firewall_address_create to create or update resources in FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why firewall_address_create is rated Medium

This tool creates firewall address objects, which are reversible write operations that modify network security configurations. While not immediately destructive, misconfiguration could allow or block legitimate traffic, making it high severity. The lack of description lowers confidence slightly, but the clear 'create' action and security context justify Write category with high severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'firewall_address_create' which performs a create operation on firewall address objects. The 'create' suffix indicates data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs firewall_address_create safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For firewall_address_create, this is the rule to start with:

firewall_address_create Rate-limited

firewall_address_create 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": {
    "firewall_address_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "firewall_address_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, apply this rule, and every firewall_address_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about firewall_address_create

What does the firewall_address_create tool do? +

firewall_address_create is a write tool on the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FortiOS 7 6 X 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 firewall_address_create? +

Register the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for firewall_address_create: 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 FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is firewall_address_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit firewall_address_create? +

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

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

firewall_address_create is provided by the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server (paoloamato2/fortinet-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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