AI agents call tms_get_termbase to retrieve information from Phrase without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves termbase metadata or details without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The GET HTTP method and 'Get details' language confirm it is a read-only query operation with no side effects. Severity is low because retrieval of termbase configuration or metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'tms_get_termbase' and description explicitly states 'Get details for a specific Phrase TMS termbase' with HTTP method GET /api2/v1/termBases/{uid}. GET is a read-only retrieval operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get details for a specific Phrase TMS termbase. (GET /api2/v1/termBases/{uid}). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tms_get_termbase: 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.
tms_get_termbase is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tms_get_termbase 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 tms_get_termbase. 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.
tms_get_termbase 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.
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