security-get-role-by-filter · Sitecore MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What security-get-role-by-filter does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents call security-get-role-by-filter to retrieve information from SitecoreMCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why security-get-role-by-filter needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves role information based on filters. It performs a read-only operation that returns data without side effects, altering state, or triggering external actions. The verb 'get' combined with the retrieval-focused description clearly indicates a Read category classification. Low severity reflects minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes existing role data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get Sitecore roles by filter criteria' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about security-get-role-by-filter

What does the security-get-role-by-filter tool do? +

Get Sitecore roles by filter criteria. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SitecoreMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on security-get-role-by-filter? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for security-get-role-by-filter: 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 SitecoreMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is security-get-role-by-filter? +

security-get-role-by-filter is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit security-get-role-by-filter? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the security-get-role-by-filter 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 security-get-role-by-filter completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for security-get-role-by-filter. 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 security-get-role-by-filter? +

security-get-role-by-filter is provided by the Sitecore MCP server (ramseur/mcp-sitecore-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.