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execute_soql

Execute a SOQL query. Supports querying both standard and custom fields (custom fields end with __c in their API names). Use describe_object first to discover available fields.

Accepts freeform code/query input (query)

Part of the Salesforce Cloud MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents invoke execute_soql to trigger processes or run actions in Salesforce Cloud. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

execute_soql can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

salesforce-cloud.yaml
tools:
  execute_soql:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Salesforce Cloud policy for all 17 tools.

Tool Name execute_soql
Category Execute
Risk Level High

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Agents calling execute-class tools like execute_soql have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

execute_soql is one of the high-risk operations in Salesforce Cloud. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the execute_soql tool do? +

Execute a SOQL query. Supports querying both standard and custom fields (custom fields end with __c in their API names). Use describe_object first to discover available fields.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Salesforce Cloud MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_soql? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for execute_soql. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Salesforce Cloud MCP server.

What risk level is execute_soql? +

execute_soql is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit execute_soql? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_soql rule in your Intercept 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 execute_soql completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for execute_soql. 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 execute_soql? +

execute_soql is provided by the Salesforce Cloud MCP server (@aaronsb/salesforce-cloud-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Salesforce Cloud

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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