get_attribute_presets · DICOM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get_attribute_presets does on DICOM MCP Server

AI agents call get_attribute_presets to retrieve information from DICOM MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_attribute_presets needs a policy

With no description available, confidence is moderate. The name strongly implies a read-only retrieval of preset attributes (likely DICOM attribute definitions or templates), which aligns with the Read category—querying configuration or reference data. No evidence suggests modification, deletion, or external execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_attribute_presets' suggests retrieval of preset values or configuration; no description provided. Sibling tools show this server primarily performs read operations (query_*, list_*, extract_*, retrieve_*) and some write operations (move_*).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get_attribute_presets

What does the get_attribute_presets tool do? +

get_attribute_presets. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DICOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_attribute_presets? +

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

What risk level is get_attribute_presets? +

get_attribute_presets is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_attribute_presets? +

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

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

get_attribute_presets is provided by the DICOM MCP Server MCP server (y5ive9ine/dicom-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.