AML.T0070: RAG Poisoning
Adversaries may inject malicious content into data indexed by a retrieval augmented generation (RAG) system to contaminate a future thread through RAG-based search results. This may be accomplished by placing manipulated documents in a location the RAG indexes (see Gather RAG-Indexed Targets).
The content may be targeted such that it would always surface as a search result for a specific user query. The adversary's content may include false or misleading information. It may also include prompt injections with malicious instructions, or false RAG entries.
Standards mapping
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is AML.T0070 RAG Poisoning?
Adversaries may inject malicious content into data indexed by a retrieval augmented generation (RAG) system to contaminate a future thread through RAG-based search results. This may be accomplished by placing manipulated documents in a location the RAG indexes (see Gather RAG-Indexed Targets). The content may be targeted such that it would always surface as a search result for a specific user query. The adversary's content may include false or misleading information. It may also include prompt injections with malicious instructions, or false RAG entries.
Which tactics does AML.T0070 belong to?
AML.T0070 maps to the Persistence tactic.
Does TurboPentest test for RAG Poisoning?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Related MITRE ATLAS techniques
- Persistence, AI Attack StagingAML.T0018: Manipulate AI Model
- Resource Development, PersistenceAML.T0020: Poison Training Data
- PersistenceAML.T0061: LLM Prompt Self-Replication
- PersistenceAML.T0080: AI Agent Context Poisoning
- Persistence, Defense EvasionAML.T0081: Modify AI Agent Configuration
- Initial Access, PersistenceAML.T0093: Prompt Infiltration via Public-Facing Application
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