system_admin_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/system-admin-create.md

WHAT IT DOES

What system_admin_create does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents use system_admin_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 system_admin_create is rated Medium

This tool creates system administrator accounts on a FortiOS firewall. While categorized as Write (reversible modification), the severity is critical because creating unauthorized admin accounts grants complete control of the firewall, affecting network security, access policies, and all protected systems. An AI agent misusing this tool could establish persistent backdoor access.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'system_admin_create' which indicates creation of a system administrator account. The 'create' verb denotes a Write operation that modifies system state by adding new admin credentials.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs system_admin_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 system_admin_create, this is the rule to start with:

system_admin_create Rate-limited

system_admin_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": {
    "system_admin_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "system_admin_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 system_admin_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about system_admin_create

What does the system_admin_create tool do? +

system_admin_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 system_admin_create? +

Register the FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for system_admin_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 system_admin_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit system_admin_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the system_admin_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 system_admin_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for system_admin_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 system_admin_create? +

system_admin_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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