whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 · Wapp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 does on Wappmcp

AI agents use whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 to create or update resources in Wappmcp — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Wappmcp environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 needs a policy

An AI agent can call whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Wappmcp by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 Rate-limited

whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 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": {
    "whatsapp_send_media_from_base64": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_send_media_from_base64_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about whatsapp_send_media_from_base64

What does the whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 tool do? +

Send media to a WhatsApp chat using a base64 payload plus MIME type and optional filename/caption. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wappmcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on whatsapp_send_media_from_base64? +

Register the Wapp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whatsapp_send_media_from_base64: 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 Wappmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is whatsapp_send_media_from_base64? +

whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_send_media_from_base64? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 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 whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for whatsapp_send_media_from_base64. 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 whatsapp_send_media_from_base64? +

whatsapp_send_media_from_base64 is provided by the Wapp MCP server (wappmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.