create_address_fqdn · FortiManager MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_address_fqdn does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use create_address_fqdn to create or update resources in FortiManager MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your FortiManager MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_address_fqdn needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new address object in firewall policy configuration, which is reversible through deletion or modification. The high severity reflects that misconfigured firewall address objects could disrupt network security policies and traffic flows across managed devices. The confidence is slightly reduced because the description is empty, requiring inference from the tool name and server context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_address_fqdn' indicates creation of a firewall address object using FQDN (fully qualified domain name). The 'create' verb and context of FortiManager centralized firewall policy management indicate data modification capability.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_address_fqdn Rate-limited

create_address_fqdn 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": {
    "create_address_fqdn": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_address_fqdn_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about create_address_fqdn

What does the create_address_fqdn tool do? +

create_address_fqdn. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FortiManager MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_address_fqdn? +

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

What risk level is create_address_fqdn? +

create_address_fqdn is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_address_fqdn? +

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

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

create_address_fqdn is provided by the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server (rstierli/fortimanager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.