Delete a document from SharePoint
AI agents call delete_document to permanently remove resources in SharePoint MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of documents is inherently irreversible and destructive. An AI agent invoking this tool with incorrect parameters could permanently remove critical business documents, files, or records from SharePoint. While not Financial in nature, the severity is high due to potential loss of important organizational data. Confidence is very high given explicit 'delete' terminology and clear destructive intent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_document' combined with description 'Delete a document from SharePoint' indicates irreversible deletion of data. Server description confirms document operations include 'delete', and this tool performs that operation without reversibility.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete a document from SharePoint. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SharePoint MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the SharePoint MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_document: 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 SharePoint MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_document is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_document 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_document. 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.
delete_document is provided by the SharePoint MCP Server MCP server (peacockery-studio/sharepoint-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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