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CrewAI delegation flaw allows agents to use unapproved tools

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A security vulnerability has been identified in the CrewAI framework, specifically related to its agent delegation mechanism. When an orchestrator agent delegates a task to a coworker agent, the coworker agent can execute tools that were not available to the orchestrator. This occurs because the delegation process does not compare the coworker's toolset against the orchestrator's, allowing the coworker to run any declared tool, including potentially sensitive ones like an export tool, even if the orchestrator itself lacks that capability. Developers are exploring potential solutions, such as implementing authorization hooks before tool calls, to restrict coworker agent actions. AI

IMPACT This vulnerability in CrewAI's delegation could lead to unexpected agent behavior and potential data exfiltration if not properly secured.

RANK_REASON The item details a specific functional issue and potential security vulnerability within a software framework, rather than a new release or major industry shift.

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CrewAI delegation flaw allows agents to use unapproved tools

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Rafael Asor ·

    I delegated a review in CrewAI. The reviewer ran an export tool the orchestrator never had.

    <p>On crewai 1.15.18 I gave a CrewAI orchestrator one tool, <code>crm_query</code>, and <code>allow_delegation=True</code>. I gave a reviewer coworker two, <code>crm_query</code> and <code>crm_export</code>. The orchestrator delegated the review of a Q3 summary. Both tool bodies …

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