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Researchers identify a new implicit attack surface in the skill selection stage of LLM-agent workflows, where manipulation occurs without explicit prompt injection. This attack can influence which skill handles a user request even when prompts and skill descriptions appear benign.
Researchers identify a new implicit attack surface in the skill selection stage of LLM-agent workflows, where manipulation occurs without explicit prompt injection. This attack can influence which skill handles a user request even when prompts and skill descriptions appear benign.
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Skill selection is a key stage in LLM-agent workflows, determining which installed skill should handle a user request. Existing attacks on this stage primarily rely on explicit prompt injection or instruction-level steering, which can expose recognizable manipulation signals. In this work, we identify a new...
Skill selection is critical for LLM-agent performance and security, and this new implicit attack vector bypasses traditional detection methods. Understanding this vulnerability is essential for developing more robust defenses against subtle manipulations in AI systems.
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