jira_add_worklog

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why jira_add_worklog needs a policy

This tool creates a new worklog record (time entry) on a Jira issue, which is a reversible Write operation. While worklogs can affect project tracking and reporting, they don't delete data, execute arbitrary code, or commit financial transactions. An AI agent misusing this could spam worklog entries or create false time tracking records, affecting team productivity metrics and project reporting.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it 'Add[s] a worklog entry' and 'Records time spent working on the issue.' The verb 'add' and action of recording time entries constitute data creation/modification.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access jira_add_worklog gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control jira_add_worklog

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Atlassian, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for jira_add_worklog:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "jira_add_worklog": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jira_add_worklog_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

jira_add_worklog 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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FAQ

Questions about jira_add_worklog

What does the jira_add_worklog tool do? +

Add a worklog entry to an issue. Records time spent working on the issue. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Atlassian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on jira_add_worklog? +

Register the Atlassian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_add_worklog: 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 Atlassian. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jira_add_worklog? +

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

Can I rate-limit jira_add_worklog? +

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

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

jira_add_worklog is provided by the Atlassian MCP server (xuanxt/atlassian-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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