security-set-item-acl-by-path · Sitecore MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What security-set-item-acl-by-path does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents use security-set-item-acl-by-path to create or update resources in SitecoreMCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your SitecoreMCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why security-set-item-acl-by-path needs a policy

This tool modifies access control settings on Sitecore items, which is a reversible but high-impact change to security policies. It falls under Write (creates/modifies data reversibly) rather than Execute because it directly configures permissions rather than executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'security-set-item-acl-by-path' explicitly states 'set' action on 'access control entry' (ACL) for a Sitecore item. Description confirms it 'Sets an access control entry' which modifies security permissions.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

security-set-item-acl-by-path Rate-limited

security-set-item-acl-by-path 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": {
    "security-set-item-acl-by-path": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "security-set-item-acl-by-path_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches SitecoreMCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about security-set-item-acl-by-path

What does the security-set-item-acl-by-path tool do? +

Sets an access control entry to a Sitecore item by its path. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SitecoreMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on security-set-item-acl-by-path? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for security-set-item-acl-by-path: 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-set-item-acl-by-path? +

security-set-item-acl-by-path is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit security-set-item-acl-by-path? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the security-set-item-acl-by-path 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-set-item-acl-by-path completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for security-set-item-acl-by-path. 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-set-item-acl-by-path? +

security-set-item-acl-by-path 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.