liara_list_backups

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why liara_list_backups needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only operation—listing existing backups. It retrieves data about backup artifacts but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any infrastructure changes. The action is purely informational with no side effects, making it a Read category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'liara_list_backups' and description 'List backups for a database' indicate a query operation that retrieves information without modifying or affecting any resources.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access liara_list_backups gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control liara_list_backups

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Liara MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for liara_list_backups:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "liara_list_backups": {}
  }
}

liara_list_backups is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about liara_list_backups

What does the liara_list_backups tool do? +

List backups for a database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Liara MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on liara_list_backups? +

Register the Liara MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for liara_list_backups: 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 Liara MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is liara_list_backups? +

liara_list_backups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit liara_list_backups? +

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

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

liara_list_backups is provided by the Liara MCP Server MCP server (razavioo/liara-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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