AI agents call get_adam_datastructures to retrieve information from Cdisc without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool queries and returns CDISC ADaM (Analysis Data Model) data structure metadata for a specified version. It performs a read-only retrieval operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an AI agent could only retrieve standards documentation that is typically publicly available.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'List all ADaM data structures' — retrieves information without modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
List all ADaM data structures for a given version. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cdisc MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Cdisc MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_adam_datastructures: 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 Cdisc. Nothing to install.
get_adam_datastructures is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_adam_datastructures 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_adam_datastructures. 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.
get_adam_datastructures is provided by the Cdisc MCP server (teninq/cdisc-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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