Prompt Injection via a malicious MCP Server (Claude Desktop - MCP Server)
AI Summary
In this video, Martin Voelk provides a practical demonstration of prompt injection through a malicious MCP server, using Claude Desktop. He shows that despite no changes to the configuration, the Python script of the MCP server was modified to include prompt injection. Martin explains how, upon invoking a message of the day, the system can be manipulated to respond in a humorous pirate accent. However, despite some success in achieving the prompt injection effects, the system still attempts to call the tool rather than following the entire instruction. This highlights vulnerabilities in AI systems and the potential risks if prompt injections are not properly mitigated. The video aims to raise awareness of these security concerns in AI applications.