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How I Found a HIGH-Severity AI Security Issue on Khan Academy's VDP

A security researcher discovered a high-severity AI security vulnerability on Khan Academy's Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP). The issue involved prompt injection in an AI agent, allowing unauthorized actions. The researcher reported the flaw, and Khan Academy is addressing it.

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How I Found a HIGH-Severity AI Security Issue on Khan Academy's VDP
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