Get parent objects in a hierarchical object tree.
AI agents call dual_get_object_parents to retrieve information from DUAL MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns hierarchical relationships within a data structure. It is a read-only operation that retrieves information about parent-child relationships without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The low severity reflects the minimal risk posed by information retrieval alone.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'dual_get_object_parents' and description 'Get parent objects in a hierarchical object tree' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get parent objects in a hierarchical object tree. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DUAL MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the DUAL MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dual_get_object_parents: 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 DUAL MCP Server. Nothing to install.
dual_get_object_parents 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 dual_get_object_parents 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 dual_get_object_parents. 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.
dual_get_object_parents is provided by the DUAL MCP Server MCP server (ro-ro-b/dual-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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