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Atlassian's AI agent Rovo vulnerable to data theft via hidden PDF instructions

A security vulnerability has been discovered in Atlassian's AI agent, Rovo, where hidden instructions within a PDF file can be used to exfiltrate sensitive data. This attack method bypasses user confirmation and operates without leaving any discernible trace. The exploit allows for the silent forwarding of data from Atlassian's collaboration tools, such as Jira and Confluence, to unauthorized external servers. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in AI agents that process user-provided documents, necessitating robust input validation.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability discovered in a specific AI agent product.

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Atlassian's AI agent Rovo vulnerable to data theft via hidden PDF instructions

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    Hidden text in a PDF is enough to steal sensitive data through Atlassian's AI agent Rovo

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/prompt_inejction_key.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> Security firm PromptArmor shows how hidden instructions…