salesforce_manage_field_permissions

WHAT IT DOES

What salesforce_manage_field_permissions does on Salesforce MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why salesforce_manage_field_permissions needs a policy

This tool modifies access control configurations (field permissions) across profiles and permission sets. While permissions changes are technically reversible, they directly impact data security posture and could inadvertently grant/revoke access at scale.

From the tool's definition Tool explicitly manages Field Level Security permissions, allowing to 'Grant or revoke read/edit access to fields for specific profiles or permission sets' and 'Bulk update permissions for multiple profiles'.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

salesforce_manage_field_permissions Rate-limited

salesforce_manage_field_permissions 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": {
    "salesforce_manage_field_permissions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "salesforce_manage_field_permissions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Salesforce MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about salesforce_manage_field_permissions

What does the salesforce_manage_field_permissions tool do? +

Manage Field Level Security (Field Permissions) for custom and standard fields. - Grant or revoke read/edit access to fields for specific profiles or permission sets - View current field permissions - Bulk update permissions for multiple profiles Examples: 1. Grant System Administrator access to a field 2. Give read-only access to a field for specific profiles 3. Check which profiles have access to a field. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Salesforce 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 salesforce_manage_field_permissions? +

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

What risk level is salesforce_manage_field_permissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit salesforce_manage_field_permissions? +

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

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

salesforce_manage_field_permissions is provided by the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server (simonl77/mcp-server-salesforce). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.