cleanup_old_bids
AI agents call cleanup_old_bids to permanently remove resources in GeM MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The name 'cleanup_old_bids' suggests removing/deleting old bid data from storage, which is typically an irreversible destructive operation. The description is empty, which lowers confidence, but the naming convention 'cleanup' in data contexts almost universally means deletion or purging. Given the server stores bid listings, misuse could result in permanent loss of procurement data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'cleanup_old_bids' — 'cleanup' strongly implies irreversible deletion or purging of stored bid records.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
cleanup_old_bids. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GeM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the GeM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cleanup_old_bids: 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 GeM MCP Server. Nothing to install.
cleanup_old_bids is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cleanup_old_bids 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 cleanup_old_bids. 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.
cleanup_old_bids is provided by the GeM MCP Server MCP server (r3tr056/gem_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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