Checkmarx, the global leader in application security solutions, today launched its CheckAI Plugin for ChatGPT, the first plugin to detect and prevent attacks on ChatGPT-generated code. The plugin protects developers and security teams from malicious open source packages and dependencies while using ChatGPT.

The fact that open source and GenAI-generated code present both significant opportunities and new vulnerabilities is the best example of the decision-making tension that CISOs experience, according to Checkmarx CEO Sandeep Johri.

“Checkmarx has been a pioneer in enterprise application security, and with GenAI playing an increasing role in application development, we’re pleased to provide the first solution to help protect against the new generation of attacks already emerging. CISOs can rest assured that CheckAI's superior developer experience will meet AppSec standards while accelerating application delivery”, Johri said.

Within a highly productive environment featuring a superior developer experience, development teams can readily:

• Scan their GPT-generated code for vulnerabilities within the ChatGPT interface

• Receive instant feedback on potential vulnerabilities or validation of open source packages

• Employ protection against malicious open source packages

“With GenAI disrupting how we develop software we need to make sure we provide the right tools and governance to our developers for utilizing GPT. Nobody is slowing down.”  said Sharon Uda, VP of Engineering at CHEQ. “For CHEQ, as the leader in protecting marketing teams from the hazards of GenAI, protecting our developers is as important. With the CheckAI Plugin for ChatGPT, we’re able to protect our developers against the new types of attack that GenAI brings to the table.” 

Checkmarx AppSec security researchers found an OpenAI signup vulnerability in December 2022 that could have allowed unlimited credit on new accounts. OpenAI quickly fixed the vulnerability reported by the team. OpenAI develops safe and powerful AI for humanity.

The ChatGPT plugins beta, available to all ChatGPT Plus users, includes the CheckAI Plugin, which protects against malicious packages and open source dependencies. Future releases will include prompt protection, IaC validations, API validation, and more.

Checkmarx One, the most comprehensive application security platform, and Supply Chain Threat Intelligence for detecting malicious open source packages power CheckAI. Checkmarx One is scalable and integrates with developers' tools and development environments.

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