zephyr_update_test_execution_steps

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use zephyr_update_test_execution_steps to create or modify resources in SmartBear MCP. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON ZEPHYR_UPDATE_TEST_EXECUTION_STEPS

Without a policy, an AI agent could call zephyr_update_test_execution_steps repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach SmartBear MCP.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

smartbear-mcp.yaml

tools:
  zephyr_update_test_execution_steps:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full SmartBear MCP policy for all 243 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name zephyr_update_test_execution_steps

Category Write

MCP Server SmartBear MCP MCP Server

Risk Level Medium

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// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling write-class tools like zephyr_update_test_execution_steps have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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// OTHER WRITE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Write risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the zephyr_update_test_execution_steps tool do? +

Update test steps for a given Test Execution in Zephyr. This operation updates the provided steps with their execution status and actual results. Only the fields included in the request will be modified. **Examples:** 1. Mark the status of all steps in the test execution 'SA-E1' as 'Pass'. Set the actual result of step 1 to 'Dashboard widgets loaded correctly' and step 2 to 'Navigation menu responded correctly to user interactions'. ```json { "testExecutionIdOrKey": "SA-E1", "steps": [ { "statusName": "Pass", "actualResult": "Dashboard widgets loaded correctly" }, { "statusName": "Pass", "actualResult": "Navigation menu responded correctly to user interactions" } ] } ``` Expected Output: Test steps are updated successfully, but no output is expected. 2. Update only the status of step 2 in test execution 'SA-E5' to 'Fail'. Do not modify any other fields. ```json { "testExecutionIdOrKey": "SA-E5", "steps": [ {}, { "statusName": "Fail" } ] } ``` Expected Output: The test execution steps are updated, but no output is expected. 3. Update only the actual results of the steps in test execution '10'. Set the actual result of step 1 to 'API returned 500 error' and step 2 actual result to 'API returned 200 success' ```json { "testExecutionIdOrKey": "10", "steps": [ { "actualResult": "API returned 500 error" }, { "actualResult": "API returned 200 success" } ] } ``` Expected Output: Test steps are updated successfully, but no output is expected.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on zephyr_update_test_execution_steps? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for zephyr_update_test_execution_steps. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the SmartBear MCP MCP server.

What risk level is zephyr_update_test_execution_steps? +

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

Can I rate-limit zephyr_update_test_execution_steps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the zephyr_update_test_execution_steps rule in your Intercept 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 zephyr_update_test_execution_steps completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for zephyr_update_test_execution_steps. 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 zephyr_update_test_execution_steps? +

zephyr_update_test_execution_steps is provided by the SmartBear MCP MCP server (@smartbear/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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