create_authz_policy · API-Central MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_authz_policy does on API-Central

AI agents use create_authz_policy to create or update resources in API-Central — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your API-Central environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_authz_policy needs a policy

The tool creates (Write category) authorization policies, which modifies network access control configurations. This is reversible (policies can be updated or deleted), so not Destructive. The severity is high because misconfigured authorization policies could block legitimate access, create security gaps, or lock out administrators.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_authz_policy' indicates creation of authorization policies in HPE Aruba Central network management system.

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Verdict

create_authz_policy Rate-limited

create_authz_policy stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_authz_policy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_authz_policy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about create_authz_policy

What does the create_authz_policy tool do? +

create_authz_policy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_authz_policy? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_authz_policy: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_authz_policy? +

create_authz_policy is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_authz_policy? +

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

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

create_authz_policy is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.