smartsheet_create_cross_reference

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why smartsheet_create_cross_reference needs a policy

This tool modifies formulas within Smartsheet sheets, which is a reversible write operation. While formulas can be deleted or edited afterward, the tool itself performs creation and updates, not destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create or update cross-sheet reference formulas', which are write operations that modify sheet content reversibly. The terms 'create or update' explicitly indicate data modification without deletion.

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

POLICY

How to control smartsheet_create_cross_reference

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Smartsheet MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for smartsheet_create_cross_reference:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "smartsheet_create_cross_reference": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "smartsheet_create_cross_reference_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

smartsheet_create_cross_reference 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about smartsheet_create_cross_reference

What does the smartsheet_create_cross_reference tool do? +

Create or update cross-sheet reference formulas. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Smartsheet 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 smartsheet_create_cross_reference? +

Register the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for smartsheet_create_cross_reference: 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 Smartsheet MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is smartsheet_create_cross_reference? +

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

Can I rate-limit smartsheet_create_cross_reference? +

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

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

smartsheet_create_cross_reference is provided by the Smartsheet MCP Server MCP server (terilios/smartsheet-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Smartsheet MCP Server tool call.

Start from Smartsheet MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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