user_local_update

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/user-local-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What user_local_update does on FortiOS 7 6 X MCP Server

AI agents use user_local_update 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 user_local_update is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies user account data reversibly, fitting the Write category. It does not delete accounts (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary commands (would be Execute), or handle financial transactions. However, severity is high because unauthorized user account modifications could enable unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or account takeover on the FortiOS system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'user_local_update' indicates modification of local user accounts on FortiOS 7.6.x. The suffix 'update' signifies a write operation that modifies existing user data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

user_local_update Rate-limited

user_local_update 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": {
    "user_local_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "user_local_update_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 user_local_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about user_local_update

What does the user_local_update tool do? +

user_local_update 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 user_local_update? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit user_local_update? +

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

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

user_local_update 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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