generate_app_import · Veeam Ports MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_app_import does on Veeam Ports

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_app_import needs a policy

The tool generates firewall rule import files, which are written to the system for import. This constitutes data creation/modification (Write category). However, the severity is moderate rather than high because: (1) the actual import action is not performed by this tool (it only generates the file), and (2) firewall rule changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'generate_app_import' combined with server description stating it produces 'firewall rule import files'. The suffix 'app_import' suggests creating or generating importable data files.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

generate_app_import Rate-limited

generate_app_import 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": {
    "generate_app_import": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_app_import_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_app_import

What does the generate_app_import tool do? +

generate_app_import. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Veeam Ports MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_app_import? +

Register the Veeam Ports MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_app_import: 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 Veeam Ports. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_app_import? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_app_import? +

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

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

generate_app_import is provided by the Veeam Ports MCP server (shapedthought/veeam-ports-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.