firewall_vip_delete

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

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

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/paoloamato2-fortinet-mcp-server/firewall-vip-delete.md

WHAT IT DOES

What firewall_vip_delete does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents call firewall_vip_delete to permanently remove resources in FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why firewall_vip_delete is rated Critical

VIP deletion removes virtual IP mappings from firewall configuration, which is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone without restoration from backups. This is a Destructive action by definition (delete operations that cannot be undone). Although the description is empty, the tool name clearly indicates deletion of infrastructure resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'firewall_vip_delete' explicitly indicates a delete operation on firewall VIP (Virtual IP) resources. Sibling tools show this server manages critical security infrastructure (antivirus profiles, firewall settings, certificates).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs firewall_vip_delete 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_vip_delete, this is the rule to start with:

firewall_vip_delete Hidden

firewall_vip_delete is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "firewall_vip_delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_vip_delete call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about firewall_vip_delete

What does the firewall_vip_delete tool do? +

firewall_vip_delete is a destructive tool on the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on firewall_vip_delete? +

Register the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for firewall_vip_delete: 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_vip_delete? +

firewall_vip_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit firewall_vip_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the firewall_vip_delete 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_vip_delete completely? +

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

firewall_vip_delete 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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