Get a specific threat by ID
AI agents call get_threat to retrieve information from Devici MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves a threat record by identifier, matching the Read category pattern of query/fetch operations that do not alter state or trigger external actions. The low severity reflects that retrieving threat information poses minimal risk if misused by an agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_threat' and description 'Get a specific threat by ID' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get a specific threat by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Devici MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Devici MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_threat: 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 Devici MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_threat is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_threat 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 get_threat. 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.
get_threat is provided by the Devici MCP Server MCP server (sdelements/devici-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Every MCP server has a record like this.
Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.
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