import_set_status · ServiceNow MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_set_status does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call import_set_status to retrieve information from ServiceNow MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_set_status needs a policy

The tool queries and returns the current status of an import set without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. This is a straightforward read/query operation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition 'Get status of an import set' — retrieves status information with no side effects

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about import_set_status

What does the import_set_status tool do? +

Get status of an import set. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on import_set_status? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_set_status: 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 import_set_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_set_status? +

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

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

import_set_status 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.