AI agents call tms_list_termbases 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 queries and retrieves a list of termbases from Phrase TMS without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation with no side effects. Severity is low because listing termbases poses minimal risk—it only exposes metadata about existing resources without enabling data modification or system compromise.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List termbases'; endpoint is GET /api2/v1/termBases, a read-only retrieval operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List termbases in Phrase TMS. (GET /api2/v1/termBases). 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_list_termbases: 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_list_termbases 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_list_termbases 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_list_termbases. 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_list_termbases 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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