import_cmdb_data

Import CI data into CMDB via import set. [Write]

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Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What import_cmdb_data does on ServiceNow MCP Server

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

RISK

Why import_cmdb_data is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies records in a critical CMDB system, reversibly changing enterprise IT asset data. While not destructive (data can be updated or corrected), bulk CMDB modifications can disrupt dependent systems like incident management, change management, and asset tracking. Severity is high due to potential downstream impact on IT operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_cmdb_data' and description 'Import CI data into CMDB via import set' indicate creating or modifying configuration items in a Configuration Management Database.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs import_cmdb_data 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 import_cmdb_data, this is the rule to start with:

import_cmdb_data Rate-limited

import_cmdb_data 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": {
    "import_cmdb_data": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_cmdb_data_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 ServiceNow MCP Server, apply this rule, and every import_cmdb_data call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about import_cmdb_data

What does the import_cmdb_data tool do? +

Import CI data into CMDB via import set. [Write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_cmdb_data? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for import_cmdb_data: 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 import_cmdb_data? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_cmdb_data? +

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

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

import_cmdb_data 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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