Medium Risk

set_page_orientation

Set page orientation, swapping width/height dimensions if needed.

How to control set_page_orientation ↓

What set_page_orientation does on Docx

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

Medium Risk

Why set_page_orientation needs a policy

The tool modifies document properties (page orientation) but does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or create financial obligations. It is reversible—page orientation can be changed back. This fits the Write category (creates or modifies data reversibly).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_page_orientation' and description 'Set page orientation, swapping width/height dimensions if needed' indicate modification of document layout properties. This is a reversible change to document formatting/structure.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access set_page_orientation gives an agent:

How to control set_page_orientation

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Docx, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for set_page_orientation:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_page_orientation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_page_orientation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

set_page_orientation 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Docx — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about set_page_orientation

What does the set_page_orientation tool do? +

Set page orientation, swapping width/height dimensions if needed. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Docx MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_page_orientation? +

Register the Docx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_page_orientation: 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 Docx. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_page_orientation? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_page_orientation? +

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

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

set_page_orientation is provided by the Docx MCP server (securityronin/docx-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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