Medium Risk

upload_attachment

Upload an attachment to a support ticket

How to control upload_attachment ↓

What upload_attachment does on Linode MCP Server

AI agents use upload_attachment 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 upload_attachment needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (adding an attachment to a support ticket) in a reversible manner. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or trigger infrastructure changes. The blast radius is limited to the support ticket system and does not affect production infrastructure or financial operations. Confidence is high as the description clearly indicates a write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'upload_attachment' and description 'Upload an attachment to a support ticket' indicate a file creation/modification operation that adds data to an existing support ticket.

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

How to control upload_attachment

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 upload_attachment:

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

upload_attachment 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 upload_attachment

What does the upload_attachment tool do? +

Upload an attachment to a support ticket. 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 upload_attachment? +

Register the Linode MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for upload_attachment: 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 upload_attachment? +

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

Can I rate-limit upload_attachment? +

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

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

upload_attachment 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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