tool_list_question_submissions

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why tool_list_question_submissions needs a policy

The name indicates a listing/retrieval function for question submissions, which would retrieve student work or metadata. This is categorized as Read because listing or fetching submissions has no side effects. However, severity is elevated to medium due to the educational context where access to student submissions may involve sensitive academic work and personally identifiable information (PII).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tool_list_question_submissions' suggests retrieval of submission data. The verb 'list' is a Read operation that queries and returns data without modification.

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

POLICY

How to control tool_list_question_submissions

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tool_list_question_submissions": {}
  }
}

tool_list_question_submissions is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about tool_list_question_submissions

What does the tool_list_question_submissions tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on tool_list_question_submissions? +

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

What risk level is tool_list_question_submissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit tool_list_question_submissions? +

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

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

tool_list_question_submissions is provided by the Gradescope MCP Server MCP server (yuanpeng-li/gradescope-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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