Massive Security Flaw in Vanna.AI: Remote Code Execution via Prompt Injection!

A high-severity security flaw in the Vanna.AI library allows remote code execution via prompt injection. Tracked as CVE-2024-5565, this vulnerability can trick Vanna’s “ask” function into executing arbitrary commands, posing significant risks for users.

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Published: June 27, 2024 9:15 amAdded: June 27, 2024 at 2:26 amAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Well, it looks like Vanna.AI just went from answering SQL queries to being the newest recruit in the hacker’s toolkit. Who knew talking to your database could get this wild?

Key Points:

  • CVE-2024-5565 identified in Vanna.AI, a machine learning library.
  • Flaw allows remote code execution via prompt injection in the “ask” function.
  • Vanna converts user questions into SQL queries using a large language model.
  • Prompt injections can bypass built-in safety mechanisms and execute arbitrary commands.
  • Vanna has released a hardening guide advising sandboxed environments for safer use.

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