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Could agents misuse tools or APIs they are authorized to access?
Could agents misuse tools or APIs they are authorized to access?
Agents that have access to tools (e.g., file systems, webhooks, APIs) may invoke them in unintended or harmful ways. This misuse can result from adversarial prompts, faulty reasoning, or misunderstood intent. Example: an agent with access to a web browser could issue API delete requests or trigger real-world effects in connected systems.
If you answered Yes then you are at risk
If you are not sure, then you might be at risk too
Recommendations
- Use allow-lists to tightly control which tools an agent can access.
- Apply RBAC or contextual constraints (e.g., only allow file writes for task X).
- Monitor tool use patterns and block anomalous calls.
- Require human-in-the-loop confirmation for high-risk tool use.