update_user_permissions · ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_user_permissions does on ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server

AI agents use update_user_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_user_permissions needs a policy

Updating user permissions modifies security-critical access control attributes but is not inherently destructive (can be reverted), not financial, and not code execution. It belongs in the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_user_permissions' and description 'Cập nhật permissions cho một user' (Update permissions for a user) indicate modification of access control settings. This is reversible changes to user authorization levels.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_user_permissions Rate-limited

update_user_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_user_permissions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_user_permissions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_user_permissions

What does the update_user_permissions tool do? +

Cập nhật permissions cho một user. 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_user_permissions? +

Register the ServiceDesk Plus MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_user_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_user_permissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_user_permissions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_user_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_user_permissions completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_user_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_user_permissions? +

update_user_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.