ForcedLeak Fallout: Salesforce’s AI Security Blunder Exposes CRM Data Vulnerability
The ForcedLeak vulnerability in Salesforce’s AgentForce is no joke! With a severity score of 9.4, it allowed attackers to steal sensitive CRM data via indirect prompt injection. Thankfully, Salesforce patched it, but it’s a wake-up call for businesses to keep their AI security game strong.

Hot Take:
Looks like Salesforce just had its own ‘AI-gate’! ForcedLeak might sound like a plumber’s nightmare, but it’s actually a cybersecurity wake-up call. When your AI decides to take a walk on the wild side, it’s time to double-check that your digital bouncers are doing their job. That’s right, Salesforce users, keep an eye on those sneaky prompt injections and make sure your AI isn’t moonlighting as a data thief!
Key Points:
- ForcedLeak vulnerability could have allowed data theft through indirect prompt injection.
- The vulnerability scored a whopping 9.4 on the severity scale.
- Salesforce patched the issue by securing URLs and an expired domain.
- Noma Security emphasized AI agents’ increased vulnerability compared to traditional chatbots.
- Recommended safeguards include patching, auditing data, and enforcing security guardrails.
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