
Fingerprinting LLMs: A New Security Challenge
Identifying specific LLMs with just 8 carefully crafted queries
LLMmap introduces a novel technique to accurately identify which specific LLM version powers an application through minimal interaction.
- Achieves accurate identification of 42 different LLM versions with as few as 8 queries
- Uses domain expertise to craft thematically varied prompts that generate uniquely identifiable responses
- Employs an active fingerprinting approach that sends carefully crafted queries to target applications
This research has significant security implications for proprietary models and LLM-integrated applications, revealing how vulnerable these systems are to identification. Understanding these vulnerabilities is crucial for developing appropriate security measures and protections.