Medium Risk

update_image_sharegroup

Update an existing image share group

How to control update_image_sharegroup ↓

What update_image_sharegroup does on Linode MCP Server

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

Medium Risk

Why update_image_sharegroup needs a policy

This tool modifies existing image share group configurations, which is a Write operation. Severity is high because misconfiguration of image sharing can expose sensitive machine images to unintended users, affecting system security posture and data confidentiality. The operation is reversible (configurations can be corrected), ruling out Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_image_sharegroup' and description 'Update an existing image share group' directly indicate modification of existing data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access update_image_sharegroup gives an agent:

How to control update_image_sharegroup

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Linode MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for update_image_sharegroup:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update_image_sharegroup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_image_sharegroup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

update_image_sharegroup 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Linode MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about update_image_sharegroup

What does the update_image_sharegroup tool do? +

Update an existing image share group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linode 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_image_sharegroup? +

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

What risk level is update_image_sharegroup? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_image_sharegroup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_image_sharegroup 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_image_sharegroup completely? +

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

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

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