AI agents use strings_add_job_locale to create or update resources in Phrase — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Phrase environment.
This tool creates or modifies a job's locale targets, which is reversible (a locale can be removed). It does not delete data, execute arbitrary commands, or trigger financial transactions. The 'medium' severity reflects that misconfiguration could affect localization workflow, but the impact is scoped to a single job and is recoverable.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'strings_add_job_locale' uses the verb 'add', indicating creation or modification. Description states 'Add a target locale to a job', which modifies job configuration by adding a new locale target.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Add a target locale to a job in a Phrase Strings project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for strings_add_job_locale: 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 Phrase. Nothing to install.
strings_add_job_locale is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the strings_add_job_locale 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 strings_add_job_locale. 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.
strings_add_job_locale is provided by the Phrase MCP server (phrase-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
strings_add_job_locale is one line of Phrase's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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