resolve_problem

Resolve a problem with root cause and resolution notes (requires WRITE_ENABLED=true)

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/resolve-problem.md

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_problem does on ServiceNow-MCP

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

RISK

Why resolve_problem is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies problem records in ServiceNow by setting resolution information, which is a reversible write operation. While problem resolution affects ITSM workflows and downstream processes, it does not delete data or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Resolve a problem' and requires 'WRITE_ENABLED=true', indicating it modifies problem records by setting resolution status, root cause, and resolution notes.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs resolve_problem 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 resolve_problem, this is the rule to start with:

resolve_problem Rate-limited

resolve_problem 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": {
    "resolve_problem": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_problem_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about resolve_problem

What does the resolve_problem tool do? +

Resolve a problem with root cause and resolution notes (requires WRITE_ENABLED=true). It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_problem? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_problem: 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 resolve_problem? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_problem? +

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

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

resolve_problem 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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