public_access_download

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why public_access_download needs a policy

This tool retrieves and downloads existing data (attachments/binary content) without modification or side effects, placing it in the Read category. Severity is medium rather than low because: (1) it operates via a public/unauthenticated route, creating potential for unauthorized access to sensitive documents; (2) in an Odoo ERP system, attachments may contain invoices, contracts, financial records, or personal data;…

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Download attachment/binary content by ID' and uses `/web/content/{id}` which is a retrieval operation. The 'public route' designation indicates unauthenticated access capability.

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

POLICY

How to control public_access_download

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

policy.json

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

public_access_download 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 public_access_download

What does the public_access_download tool do? +

Download attachment/binary content by ID via /web/content/{id}. Public route. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Odoo Claude MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on public_access_download? +

Register the Odoo Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for public_access_download: 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 Odoo Claude MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is public_access_download? +

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

Can I rate-limit public_access_download? +

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

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

public_access_download is provided by the Odoo Claude MCP server (rosenvladimirov/odoo-claude-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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