update_address · FortiManager MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_address does on FortiManager MCP Server

AI agents use update_address 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 update_address needs a policy

The tool name 'update_address' indicates modification of address objects in a centralized firewall management system. This is a Write operation—it alters firewall configuration reversibly. Severity is high because misuse could reconfigure network routing, create security bypasses, or redirect traffic to unauthorized destinations, affecting network security posture.

From the tool's definition Tool named 'update_address' in FortiManager context; description is empty but sibling tools include 'add_device', 'assign_package', 'assign_template_group' which are clearly management operations.

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Verdict

update_address Rate-limited

update_address 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": {
    "update_address": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_address_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_address

What does the update_address tool do? +

update_address. 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 update_address? +

Register the FortiManager MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_address: 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 update_address? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_address? +

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

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

update_address 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.