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Tool Contamination

tool_contamination

Instruction-bearing metadata or tool descriptions mutate operator intent by embedding hidden control language in tool interfaces.

Decision Context

Evidence required: Tool definitions, metadata fields, and deterministic pattern findings showing instruction-bearing contamination surfaces.

Decision impact: Warns when contamination is present and freezes when contamination is coupled with exfiltration or action sinks.

Linked CRABS Tags
CRABS-C60, CRABS-C61
Linked DAD Rules
DAD-CRT-61, DAD-CRT-64, DAD-WRN-60, DAD-WRN-63

External Aliases

  • Tool Poisoning
  • Metadata-layer injection
  • Line-jumping

References