update_warning · AIRIOT MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_warning does on AIRIOT MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_warning needs a policy

This tool modifies existing warning data (status and confirmation information) but does not delete data irreversibly. It is a reversible write operation. Severity is medium because misuse could alter critical alarm states in an IoT system, potentially masking or suppressing important alerts, but the action itself is not destructive or irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_warning' and description '更新报警信息（状态、确认信息等）' (update warning information including status, confirmation info, etc.) indicates modification of existing alarm/warning records.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_warning Rate-limited

update_warning 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": {
    "update_warning": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_warning_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 AIRIOT MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_warning

What does the update_warning tool do? +

更新报警信息（状态、确认信息等）. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AIRIOT 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 update_warning? +

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

What risk level is update_warning? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_warning? +

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

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

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