run_soql_query · Salesforce MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_soql_query does on Salesforce MCP Server

AI agents invoke run_soql_query to trigger actions in Salesforce MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_soql_query needs a policy

While SOQL is primarily a read-only query language, the ability to execute arbitrary queries against Salesforce data represents an Execute risk due to potential for mass data exfiltration, business logic disruption, or as a vector for further attacks. An AI agent given unfettered access could query sensitive customer records, financial data, or credentials.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_soql_query' and description 'Executes a SOQL query against Salesforce' indicate arbitrary query execution. SOQL queries can retrieve data (Read), but can also be chained with DML operations or used to exfiltrate sensitive business data at scale.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

run_soql_query Rate-limited

run_soql_query stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_soql_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_soql_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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 run_soql_query

What does the run_soql_query tool do? +

Executes a SOQL query against Salesforce. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Salesforce MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_soql_query? +

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

run_soql_query is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_soql_query? +

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

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

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