export_results · Semgrep MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export_results does on Semgrep MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why export_results needs a policy

The tool exports/writes scan results to files in various formats. This is a Write operation as it creates output files. It does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. Severity is medium because it could write files to arbitrary locations depending on arguments, but the blast radius is limited to file system writes of analysis data.

From the tool's definition 'Exportiert Scan-Ergebnisse in verschiedene Formate' (Exports scan results to various formats)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

export_results Rate-limited

export_results 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": {
    "export_results": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export_results_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about export_results

What does the export_results tool do? +

Exportiert Scan-Ergebnisse in verschiedene Formate. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Semgrep 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 export_results? +

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

What risk level is export_results? +

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

Can I rate-limit export_results? +

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

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

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