update_ssid

PATCH an existing SSID — only provided fields change. scope_id for LOCAL override.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/update-ssid.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_ssid does on API-Central

AI agents use update_ssid 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.

RISK

Why update_ssid is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies SSID configuration data, which falls under the Write category. Severity is high because SSIDs control network access and authentication—modification could disable networks, change security policies, or redirect users to rogue access points, creating significant operational and security impact.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'PATCH an existing SSID — only provided fields change', indicating modification of network configuration data. The PATCH verb and 'update' action name confirm write semantics that alter existing SSID settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_ssid safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and API-Central, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For update_ssid, this is the rule to start with:

update_ssid Rate-limited

update_ssid 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": {
    "update_ssid": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_ssid_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every update_ssid call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_ssid

What does the update_ssid tool do? +

PATCH an existing SSID — only provided fields change. scope_id for LOCAL override. 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 update_ssid? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_ssid: 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 update_ssid? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_ssid? +

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

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

update_ssid 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.

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