set_remediation_commitment

Set the remediation commitment / target date on a Vulnerable Item (remediation_commitment_dt_tm)

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/set-remediation-commitment.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_remediation_commitment does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents use set_remediation_commitment 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 set_remediation_commitment is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (the remediation commitment date) in a reversible manner. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. While it affects security-related records in a vulnerability management context, the action itself is a standard Write operation—the date can be updated again or cleared.

From the tool's definition Tool sets (modifies) the remediation_commitment_dt_tm field on a Vulnerable Item, which is a reversible data update operation. Description explicitly states 'Set the remediation commitment / target date' indicating modification of an existing record.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_remediation_commitment Rate-limited

set_remediation_commitment 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": {
    "set_remediation_commitment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_remediation_commitment_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 set_remediation_commitment call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_remediation_commitment

What does the set_remediation_commitment tool do? +

Set the remediation commitment / target date on a Vulnerable Item (remediation_commitment_dt_tm). 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 set_remediation_commitment? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_remediation_commitment? +

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

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

set_remediation_commitment 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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