update_folder · Infisical MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_folder does on Infisical MCP

AI agents use update_folder to create or update resources in Infisical MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Infisical MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_folder needs a policy

This tool modifies folder configurations within a secrets management system (Infisical). While reversible (not Destructive), the ability to update folder metadata, structure, or permissions in a secrets vault poses significant risk if misused by an AI agent, as it could alter access controls or organizational structures containing sensitive data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_folder' and description 'Update an Infisical folder by ID' indicate modification of existing data. Server description confirms tools that 'create, read, update, and delete' folder structures and secrets.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_folder Rate-limited

update_folder 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": {
    "update_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_folder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_folder

What does the update_folder tool do? +

Update an Infisical folder by ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Infisical MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_folder? +

Register the Infisical MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_folder: 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 Infisical MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_folder? +

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

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

update_folder is provided by the Infisical MCP server (plgonzalezrx8/infisicalmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.