activateBug · ZenTao MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What activateBug does on ZenTao MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why activateBug needs a policy

This tool modifies existing bug records by changing their status from resolved/closed to active, which is a write operation. It uses POST, indicating state change rather than retrieval. The action is reversible (bugs can be closed again), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'POST /bugs/{id}/active' which is an HTTP POST request that modifies bug status. The Chinese description '激活（重新打开）Bug' translates to 'activate (reopen) bug', indicating state modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

activateBug Rate-limited

activateBug 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": {
    "activateBug": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "activatebug_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches ZenTao MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about activateBug

What does the activateBug tool do? +

激活（重新打开）Bug，对应禅道 API v1：POST /bugs/{id}/active。适用于已解决/已关闭后重新激活。. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ZenTao 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 activateBug? +

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

What risk level is activateBug? +

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

Can I rate-limit activateBug? +

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

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

activateBug is provided by the ZenTao MCP Server MCP server (wudidada/zentao-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.