bulk_get_properties

Retrieve multiple system property values in a single call

SERVERServiceNow MCP Server SOURCE@aartiq/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/servicenow-mcp-server/bulk-get-properties.md

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_get_properties does on ServiceNow MCP Server

AI agents call bulk_get_properties to retrieve information from ServiceNow MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why bulk_get_properties is rated Low

This tool retrieves system property values without creating, modifying, or deleting data. It is a read-only query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—it can only expose existing configuration or metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'bulk_get_properties' and description 'Retrieve multiple system property values in a single call' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs bulk_get_properties safely

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

bulk_get_properties Allowed

bulk_get_properties is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "bulk_get_properties": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow MCP Server, apply this rule, and every bulk_get_properties call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about bulk_get_properties

What does the bulk_get_properties tool do? +

Retrieve multiple system property values in a single call. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on bulk_get_properties? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bulk_get_properties: 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 ServiceNow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bulk_get_properties? +

bulk_get_properties is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit bulk_get_properties? +

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

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

bulk_get_properties is provided by the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server (@aartiq/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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