salesforce_update_lead_status · Salesforce MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What salesforce_update_lead_status does on Salesforce MCP Server

AI agents use salesforce_update_lead_status 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_update_lead_status needs a policy

This tool modifies existing lead records by changing their status, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), nor move money (would be Financial). The high severity reflects that unauthorized status changes could disrupt sales pipelines, trigger automated workflows, or misrepresent deal progress.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'salesforce_update_lead_status' indicates modification of lead data. Server description confirms 'CRUD actions' and 'status updates' are supported operations. Sibling tools include create, update, delete, and sync operations on Salesforce leads.

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Verdict

salesforce_update_lead_status Rate-limited

salesforce_update_lead_status 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_update_lead_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "salesforce_update_lead_status_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_update_lead_status

What does the salesforce_update_lead_status tool do? +

salesforce_update_lead_status. 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_update_lead_status? +

Register the Salesforce MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for salesforce_update_lead_status: 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_update_lead_status? +

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

Can I rate-limit salesforce_update_lead_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the salesforce_update_lead_status 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_update_lead_status completely? +

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

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