update_role_permissions · ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_role_permissions does on ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server

AI agents use update_role_permissions to create or update resources in ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_role_permissions needs a policy

This tool modifies role-based permissions, which affects authorization policies across the system. While not irreversible (permissions can be re-updated), it is a write operation that can have significant downstream effects by granting or revoking access to other tools and resources. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it modifies configuration/metadata rather than triggering code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_role_permissions' and description 'Cập nhật permissions cho một role' (Update permissions for a role) indicate modification of access control settings.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_role_permissions Rate-limited

update_role_permissions 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": {
    "update_role_permissions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_role_permissions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_role_permissions

What does the update_role_permissions tool do? +

Cập nhật permissions cho một role. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ServiceDesk Plus 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 update_role_permissions? +

Register the ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_role_permissions: 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 ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_role_permissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_role_permissions? +

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

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

update_role_permissions is provided by the ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server MCP server (thichcode/servicedeskplus_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.