update-subtask-by-position

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why update-subtask-by-position needs a policy

This tool modifies subtask data within KanbanFlow, which is a reversible operation (the update can be undone by updating again). It does not delete data (ruling out Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update-subtask-by-position' and description 'Update a subtask by its position in the subtask list' indicate modification of existing data. The verb 'update' explicitly signals a write operation that changes task metadata reversibly.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access update-subtask-by-position gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control update-subtask-by-position

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and KanbanFlow MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for update-subtask-by-position:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "update-subtask-by-position": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update-subtask-by-position_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

update-subtask-by-position 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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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about update-subtask-by-position

What does the update-subtask-by-position tool do? +

Update a subtask by its position in the subtask list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the KanbanFlow 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-subtask-by-position? +

Register the KanbanFlow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update-subtask-by-position: 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 KanbanFlow MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update-subtask-by-position? +

update-subtask-by-position is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit update-subtask-by-position? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update-subtask-by-position 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-subtask-by-position completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update-subtask-by-position. 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-subtask-by-position? +

update-subtask-by-position is provided by the KanbanFlow MCP Server MCP server (williamavholmberg/kanbanflow-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every KanbanFlow MCP Server tool call.

Start from KanbanFlow MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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