Delete a record from any table
AI agents call table_delete to permanently remove resources in ServiceNow MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes records from any table in ServiceNow, which is an irreversible destructive action. The unrestricted scope ('any table') amplifies risk since it could delete critical business records (incidents, changes, assets, configuration items, etc.) across the entire ITSM system. An AI agent misusing this tool could cause significant data loss and operational disruption.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'table_delete' combined with description 'Delete a record from any table' explicitly indicates irreversible deletion of data from ServiceNow tables without restoration capability.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete a record from any table. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for table_delete: 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.
table_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the table_delete 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for table_delete. 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.
table_delete 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.
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