Chained Risks in AI Applications Expose Vulnerabilities

• •AI applications can be exploited despite passing security scans.
• •Chained risks arise from interactions between AI components rather than isolated vulnerabilities.
• •Three testing lenses are recommended for effective AI security assessment.

Recent analysis reveals that AI applications can remain vulnerable despite passing security scans. Security tools such as web vulnerability scanners, model evaluation frameworks, and static code analyzers may report no issues, yet attackers can exploit the AI model to bypass security measures. This highlights the concept of 'chained risk' where vulnerabilities exist not in isolated components but in the interactions between them. Traditional application security practices are inadequate for modern AI architectures, which require new testing approaches. Security leaders are urged to adopt three distinct testing lenses: Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), AI penetration testing, and AI red teaming. These methods aim to uncover exploitable weaknesses and assess the potential impact of adversarial actions. The current status indicates a critical need for improved security strategies in AI applications.