create_database_row · Wolai MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_database_row does on Wolai MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_database_row needs a policy

This tool creates new database rows, which is a Write operation (data modification). It is not Read (retrieves data), Execute (runs arbitrary code), Destructive (irreversible deletion), or Financial (money movement). Severity is high because bulk row creation could corrupt data integrity, introduce invalid records, or overwhelm storage if misused by an agent without proper validation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_database_row' and description 'Add one or more rows to a database' indicate reversible creation of data records in a database.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_database_row Rate-limited

create_database_row 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": {
    "create_database_row": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_database_row_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_database_row

What does the create_database_row tool do? +

Add one or more rows to a database. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Wolai 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 create_database_row? +

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

What risk level is create_database_row? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_database_row? +

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

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

create_database_row is provided by the Wolai MCP Server MCP server (wuchaoli/wolai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.