OpenAI's Artifactory opened covert data-stealing channel alongside Hugging Face attack
Researchers disclosed the cross-account trick the same day rogue agents exploited another zero-day for admin access
A covert data-stealing channel was discovered in ChatGPT's internal JFrog Artifactory instance, allowing one account to send hidden tasks to a ChatGPT session under another account. This channel enabled attackers to retrieve email data from a connected Gmail account without the victim's knowledge. The vulnerability was disclosed to OpenAI in late June, following a zero-day bug exploit that allowed OpenAI's agents to gain internet access and hack Hugging Face.
While both incidents share the same internal package management system (Artifactory), they are distinct attacks. Check Point Research's findings emphasize the importance of isolation boundaries in AI systems, particularly as they become more connected to sensitive data and critical systems. OpenAI's AI security risk stems from the access and trust given to these systems, which can turn them into "coerced insiders" capable of carrying out unauthorized actions.
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