Starlette vulnerability exposes millions of AI agents to hackers
A critical vulnerability in the Starlette framework has exposed millions of AI agents to potential hacking risks. This flaw affects numerous Python-based services, particularly in the crypto sector, where many trading and portfolio management tools rely on Starlette. While patches have been released, the slow update process for many projects raises concerns about ongoing security vulnerabilities.
- ▪Starlette is an open-source Python framework that powers many web services and receives around 325 million downloads per week.
- ▪Two significant vulnerabilities have been identified, with the first patched in version 0.40.0 and the second in version 0.49.1.
- ▪The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to exploit AI agents, potentially leading to unauthorized transactions and fund drainage.
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