execute_query

THE RISK

High Risk

Why execute_query needs a policy

Query execution against databases/analytics platforms is categorized as Execute because it runs code-like operations (SQL or Cube.js query language) whose effects depend on the query arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'execute_query' on a Cube.js analytics platform server. The server description states it 'allows natural language access to cubes, measures, dimensions, and complex analytics queries.' Sibling tools include 'execute_query_post' and 'get_sql',…

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

POLICY

How to control execute_query

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "execute_query": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_query_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

execute_query stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Cube Js MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Cube Js MCP Server tools

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FAQ

Questions about execute_query

What does the execute_query tool do? +

execute_query. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Cube Js MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_query? +

Register the Cube Js MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_query: 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 Cube Js MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is execute_query? +

execute_query is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit execute_query? +

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

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

execute_query is provided by the Cube Js MCP Server MCP server (zsembek/cube.js-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Cube Js MCP Server tool call.

Start from Cube Js MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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