update_candidate_work_history_item · CATS MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_candidate_work_history_item does on CATS MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_candidate_work_history_item needs a policy

The tool performs an update operation on candidate work history, which is a reversible modification of candidate profile data. This falls clearly into Write category rather than Destructive (no deletion/overwrite indicated by name) or Execute (not running arbitrary code). Severity is medium because incorrect modifications could affect recruiting decisions but the data remains recoverable/editable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_candidate_work_history_item' indicates modification of candidate records; description is empty but the verb 'update' and context (CATS recruiting system managing candidate profiles) strongly suggest reversible data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_candidate_work_history_item Rate-limited

update_candidate_work_history_item 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_candidate_work_history_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_candidate_work_history_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_candidate_work_history_item

What does the update_candidate_work_history_item tool do? +

update_candidate_work_history_item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CATS 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_candidate_work_history_item? +

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

What risk level is update_candidate_work_history_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_candidate_work_history_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_candidate_work_history_item 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_candidate_work_history_item completely? +

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

update_candidate_work_history_item is provided by the CATS MCP Server MCP server (vanman2024/cats-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.