organization_external_reference_source_settings_update

WHAT IT DOES

What organization_external_reference_source_settings_update does on Vicarius vRx MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why organization_external_reference_source_settings_update needs a policy

This tool modifies organization settings reversibly via a standard POST/update operation. While it affects configuration, the update operation is not destructive (data can be changed again) and does not execute code or move money. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it updates stored settings rather than triggering arbitrary operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and uses POST method to modify 'organization_external_reference_source_settings' configuration. Description states 'Update instance of the object' with JSON request body.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

organization_external_reference_source_settings_update Rate-limited

organization_external_reference_source_settings_update 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": {
    "organization_external_reference_source_settings_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "organization_external_reference_source_settings_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about organization_external_reference_source_settings_update

What does the organization_external_reference_source_settings_update tool do? +

organization_external_reference_source_settings \u00b7 POST /organizationExternalReferenceSourceSettings/update \u2014 Update instance of the object Requires a JSON request body. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vicarius vRx 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 organization_external_reference_source_settings_update? +

Register the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for organization_external_reference_source_settings_update: 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 Vicarius vRx MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is organization_external_reference_source_settings_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit organization_external_reference_source_settings_update? +

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

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

organization_external_reference_source_settings_update is provided by the Vicarius vRx MCP Server MCP server (space-c0wboy/vicarius-vrx-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.