list_remediation_tasks

List USEM Remediation Tasks across BOTH backing tables: sn_vul_remediation_task and

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/list-remediation-tasks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_remediation_tasks does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents call list_remediation_tasks to retrieve information from ServiceNow-MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_remediation_tasks is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only query across ServiceNow vulnerability remediation task tables. The 'list' verb and retrieval-only semantics (no create, update, delete, or execute operations mentioned) place it in the Read category. Severity is low because listing remediation tasks poses minimal risk—it returns existing data without side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_remediation_tasks' and description 'List USEM Remediation Tasks' indicate a retrieval operation that queries existing remediation task records from ServiceNow backing tables without modifying data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_remediation_tasks safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_remediation_tasks, this is the rule to start with:

list_remediation_tasks Allowed

list_remediation_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_remediation_tasks": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow-MCP, apply this rule, and every list_remediation_tasks call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_remediation_tasks

What does the list_remediation_tasks tool do? +

List USEM Remediation Tasks across BOTH backing tables: sn_vul_remediation_task and. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_remediation_tasks? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_remediation_tasks: 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 ServiceNow-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_remediation_tasks? +

list_remediation_tasks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_remediation_tasks? +

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

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

list_remediation_tasks is provided by the ServiceNow MCP server (tedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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