snow_uib_page_manage · Serac MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What snow_uib_page_manage does on Serac

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why snow_uib_page_manage needs a policy

This tool manages ServiceNow Unified Interface Builder (UIB) pages with both creation and modification capabilities (Write) and deletion capability (Destructive). The most severe applicable category would be Destructive, but since the tool encompasses multiple operations with create/add/remove being core functions, Write is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool description specifies: 'create via Builder Toolkit, delete, add_element, remove_element'. The create, add_element, and remove_element operations are Write category (reversible modifications to UIB pages).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

snow_uib_page_manage Rate-limited

snow_uib_page_manage 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": {
    "snow_uib_page_manage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snow_uib_page_manage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about snow_uib_page_manage

What does the snow_uib_page_manage tool do? +

Unified UIB page management (create via Builder Toolkit, delete, add_element, remove_element). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Serac MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on snow_uib_page_manage? +

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

What risk level is snow_uib_page_manage? +

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

Can I rate-limit snow_uib_page_manage? +

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

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

snow_uib_page_manage is provided by the Serac MCP server (serac-labs/serac). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.