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Secret Exfiltration Shield
AI agent leaks .env, SSH keys, API tokens
Contributed by
Alice Security
Detection Logic (Rego)
rule.regoOpen Policy Agent
deny if taint_flag and operation in ["net.connect","shell.exec"]Threat Context
When AI agents operate autonomously, they often require broad permissions to execute tasks. However, if an agent is compromised via prompt injection or hallucinates a destructive command, it can cause significant damage to the host system.
The Secret Exfiltration Shield rule acts as a deterministic safeguard. It continuously monitors the agent's runtime behavior and immediately intercepts any action that violates this rule, ensuring your infrastructure remains secure regardless of the agent's internal state.
Remediation & Logs
When this rule is triggered, OpenLeash will block the execution and generate an audit log. You can view these events in your OpenLeash dashboard or forward them to your SIEM.
[BLOCKED] Rule Violation: Secret Exfiltration Shield
Timestamp: 2026-03-19T10:10:42.421Z
Action: Execution Intercepted
Reason: AI agent leaks .env, SSH keys, API tokens