archimate_import_exchange

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why archimate_import_exchange needs a policy

Importing data creates or adds new elements to an existing ArchiMate model, which constitutes a write operation. The severity is medium because: (1) the operation is reversible (imported content could be removed), (2) the blast radius is limited to the ArchiMate model itself (no external systems affected), and (3) it depends on the content of the imported file, which an AI agent could control.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Import an ArchiMate model from Open Exchange Format XML file'. Import operations parse and load external data into the system, modifying the current model state by adding/integrating elements from the source file.

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

POLICY

How to control archimate_import_exchange

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

policy.json

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

archimate_import_exchange 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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FAQ

Questions about archimate_import_exchange

What does the archimate_import_exchange tool do? +

Import an ArchiMate model from Open Exchange Format XML file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ArchiMate 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 archimate_import_exchange? +

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

What risk level is archimate_import_exchange? +

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

Can I rate-limit archimate_import_exchange? +

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

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

archimate_import_exchange is provided by the ArchiMate MCP Server MCP server (thijs-hakkenberg/archimate-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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