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ChatGPT Gets Hacked

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities within the ecosystem of OpenAI's ChatGPT, shedding light on potential attack avenues for threat actors seeking to exploit sensitive data.

Third-party plugins designed for ChatGPT pose a significant security risk, as discovered by Salt Labs. These flaws not only affect ChatGPT directly but also extend to its ecosystem, enabling attackers to install malicious plugins without users' consent and seize control of accounts on third-party platforms like GitHub.

One critical flaw identified by Salt Labs involves exploiting the OAuth workflow to deceive users into installing arbitrary plugins. This oversight allows threat actors to intercept and exfiltrate all data shared by victims, potentially compromising proprietary information.

Salt Labs also uncovered vulnerabilities in PluginLab that could facilitate zero-click account takeover attacks. By exploiting these weaknesses, threat actors could gain control of an organization's account on platforms like GitHub, gaining access to crucial source code repositories.

An OAuth redirection manipulation bug, present in multiple plugins including Kesem AI, enables attackers to steal account credentials associated with the plugin itself. Through carefully crafted links, threat actors can extract sensitive information from unsuspecting victims.

These revelations follow previous security concerns, including cross-site scripting vulnerabilities detailed by Imperva and demonstrations of custom GPTs used for phishing by Johann Rehberger. Moreover, a new side-channel attack targeting LLMs has emerged, posing further risks to AI assistants.

To mitigate the risk posed by side-channel attacks, it's imperative for AI assistant developers to implement measures such as random padding, transmission of tokens in larger groups, and sending complete responses at once. Balancing security, usability, and performance remains a crucial challenge in combating evolving cyber threats.

Stay vigilant and proactive in safeguarding your digital assets against emerging cyber risks!