aggregate · ServiceNow MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What aggregate does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents invoke aggregate to trigger actions in ServiceNow MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why aggregate needs a policy

The tool actively executes aggregate database queries (COUNT, SUM, AVG, etc.) against ServiceNow. While it appears read-only in nature (aggregating data rather than modifying it), the word 'Run' indicates execution of queries whose scope and targets depend on arguments.

From the tool's definition 'Run aggregate queries (count, sum, avg, etc.)' — executes queries against the ServiceNow database

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

aggregate Rate-limited

aggregate stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "aggregate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aggregate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about aggregate

What does the aggregate tool do? +

Run aggregate queries (count, sum, avg, etc.). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on aggregate? +

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

What risk level is aggregate? +

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

Can I rate-limit aggregate? +

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

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

aggregate is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (schwarztim/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.