AI agents call aevo_get_instrument to retrieve information from Aevo-MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves metadata about trading instruments (likely symbols, prices, contract specifications, etc.) without modifying any state, executing trades, or causing financial transactions. It is a pure read operation used for market data lookup, which is a foundational operation for trading platforms. The low severity reflects that misuse would only expose information already available to market participants.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Return full instrument metadata by name or id.' The verb 'Return' indicates data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Return full instrument metadata by name or id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aevo-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Aevo- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aevo_get_instrument: 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 Aevo-MCP. Nothing to install.
aevo_get_instrument 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 aevo_get_instrument 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 aevo_get_instrument. 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.
aevo_get_instrument is provided by the Aevo- MCP server (ribbon-finance/aevo-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
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