List all sObjects (standard and custom) in the org. Returns name, label, and custom flag
AI agents call list_objects to retrieve information from Salesforce without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves organizational metadata (sObject names, labels, custom flags) without any side effects. It performs a simple enumeration operation typical of read-only API access. The blast radius is minimal—an agent learning the available objects in the org poses negligible risk. The server's read-only guarantee further confirms the low severity classification.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_objects' and description stating it 'List all sObjects' with no modification or deletion capability. Server description explicitly states 'read-only access' and mentions 'listing' as a permitted operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List all sObjects (standard and custom) in the org. Returns name, label, and custom flag. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Salesforce MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Salesforce MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_objects: 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 Salesforce. Nothing to install.
list_objects 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 list_objects 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 list_objects. 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.
list_objects is provided by the Salesforce MCP server (pmankar-netchex/salesforce-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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