Using an AI Agent to Read a Configuration File and Email It Externally

🚨 New Threat Identified in AI Agent Security 🚨

In our latest research on Khaos, we discovered a concerning vulnerability in AI agents. Here’s what you need to know:

Direct Data Exfiltration: Our testing revealed that an agent can execute a simple request to read a config file and send its contents via email—no jailbreak necessary.
Tool Chaining Risks: This highlights a new attack class: combining safe actions to create harmful outcomes. The agent’s design allowed it to chain tools for data breaches.
Key Findings:
- Read sensitive files like /etc/passwd from injected commands.
- Leaked API keys under the guise of “debugging.”
- Followed injected instructions seamlessly, pointing to grave security flaws.

As AI technology evolves, so do its vulnerabilities. Don’t wait—ensure your systems are safeguarded against these types of attacks.

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