kinbox_update_tag · Kinbox MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What kinbox_update_tag does on Kinbox

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why kinbox_update_tag needs a policy

This tool modifies existing tags reversibly—tags can be updated again or deleted, so it is not destructive. It performs a write operation on tag metadata within the Kinbox customer service platform. Severity is medium because tag updates affect organization/categorization of contacts and campaigns but do not directly impact financial transactions, customer communication content, or irreversible deletions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'kinbox_update_tag' and description 'Atualiza uma tag existente' (Updates an existing tag) indicate modification of existing data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

kinbox_update_tag Rate-limited

kinbox_update_tag 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": {
    "kinbox_update_tag": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "kinbox_update_tag_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about kinbox_update_tag

What does the kinbox_update_tag tool do? +

Atualiza uma tag existente. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Kinbox MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on kinbox_update_tag? +

Register the Kinbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for kinbox_update_tag: 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 Kinbox. Nothing to install.

What risk level is kinbox_update_tag? +

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

Can I rate-limit kinbox_update_tag? +

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

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

kinbox_update_tag is provided by the Kinbox MCP server (vergamini65-boop/kinbox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.