MITRE ATLAS 2026.09 / technique reference
AML.T0080.000
Memory
MITRE source definition
Adversaries may manipulate the memory of a large language model (LLM) in order to persist changes to the LLM across future chat sessions.
Memory is a common feature in LLMs that allows them to remember information across chat sessions by utilizing a user-specific database. Because the memory is controlled via normal conversations with the user (e.g. "remember my preference for ...") an adversary can inject memories via Direct or Indirect Prompt Injection. Memories may contain malicious instructions (e.g. instructions that leak private conversations) or may promote the adversary's hidden agenda (e.g. manipulating the user).
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Parent, sub-techniques and ATT&CK references
Source-backed defensive context
MITRE mitigations
MITRE case studies
- AML.CS0036 AIKatz: Attacking LLM Desktop Applications · Exercise
- AML.CS0040 Hacking ChatGPT's Memories with Prompt Injection · Exercise
- AML.CS0066 ZombieAgent: Data Exfiltration Attack on ChatGPT · Exercise
- AML.CS0072 AI Recommendation Poisoning via Crafted AI Assistant Links · Incident
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