Fingerprinting LLMs: A New Security Challenge

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.

LLMmap: Fingerprinting For Large Language Models

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