order_create · Database MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What order_create does on Database MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why order_create needs a policy

This tool creates new order records in the database, which is a Write operation (reversible modification). While it modifies state, it is not Destructive (can be undone via order_delete), not Execute (does not run arbitrary code), and not Financial (creates order objects, not actual payments—financial risk depends on downstream payment processing not shown here).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'order_create' and description states 'Create an order', which is a reversible data modification operation. The server description emphasizes 'full CRUD operations' and 'parameterized queries' for safe execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

order_create Rate-limited

order_create 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": {
    "order_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "order_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about order_create

What does the order_create tool do? +

Create an order (order_list). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Database 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 order_create? +

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

What risk level is order_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit order_create? +

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

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

order_create is provided by the Database MCP Server MCP server (vrushil1/database-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.