Security Bsides Las Vegas 2024

How (not) to Build a Vulnerable LLM App: Developing, Attacking, and Securing Applications
2024-08-07 , Diamond

Which prompt has a better success rate as prompt injection / prompt leaking?

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Well, it depends on the hardcoded system prompt but even a single exclamation mark can make a significant difference.
Unlike the traditional app, pentesting LLM apps is not straightforward due to its "randomness". The same is true for developing a secure LLM app.

The training will provide a practical, hands-on approach to learn how to attack and defend LLM apps and will explore various types of prompt injections and their associated risks.
- direct / indirect
- roleplay, simulation, repeat, ignore, delimiter, emotinal prompt injection, typo
- XSS, SQLi, RCE and so on.


Outline

Introduction (20 min)

As LLMs become more integral to innovative application development, understanding their potential and pitfalls is crucial. This workshop will guide participants through the process of developing applications using LLM, focusing on crafting effective prompts and managing user interactions.

Development Phase(30 min)

Participants will start by setting up LLM API, followed by designing and integrating user-centric prompts that leverage the LLM's capabilities. The session will cover essential aspects of application architecture, including system and user roles, to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience.

Security Challenges (160 min)

The workshop will then shift focus to the security aspects which will be the main part of this training. We will focus on prompt injection attack. Through practical examples and case studies, attendees will learn how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in LLM applications and how such attacks can compromise both data and system integrity.
- PI techniques (role playing, simulation, typo, delimiter abuse, etc)
- Direct / Indirect
- PI + other attack (XSS, SQLi, RCE)

Securing the Application (30 min)

The final part of the workshop will cover defensive strategies to safeguard applications. Techniques such as designing secure prompts, implementing LLM frameworks (opensource LLM-FW) for security, and conducting thorough output checks will be discussed. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises to apply these security measures in real-time, learning to fortify their applications against potential threats.

Key Takeaways

By the end of the workshop, attendees will be proficient in:
* Developing and integrating LLMs into applications using the OpenAI API.
* Identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities specific to LLM applications.
* Implementing and maintaining robust security measures to protect applications in various operational environments.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for developers, security analysts, and technology enthusiasts who are keen to deepen their understanding of AI application development and security. Prior experience with programming and basic knowledge of AI and cybersecurity principles will be beneficial.

Shota Shinogi is a security researcher at Macnica, pentest tools author and CTF organizer. He is an expert in writting tools for Red Team to evade the detection from EDR, sandbox, IPS, antivirus and other security solutions. His malware simulator "ShinoBOT" and "ShinoLocker" contributes to the cybersecurity industry to help the people who want to test malwares safely. He has more than 15 years experience on the Cyber security industries, starting his carrier with HDD Encryption, NAC, IPS, WAF, Sandbox, EDR, and penetration testing.
He has spoken in several security/hacking conferences; Black Hat, DEF CON, BSides. He is also contributing for the education for the next generation security engineer through the Security Camp from 2015 consecutively in Japan.