AI agent authorization gaps pose security risks

Security experts are highlighting significant authorization vulnerabilities in AI agents, where authenticated agents access data or perform actions beyond their intended scope. This issue stems from a flat authorization plane and the tendency to clone human user profiles for agents, leading to permission sprawl. Organizations are increasingly deploying agentic capabilities, but many feel unprepared to secure them, with current security frameworks failing to close all identified gaps. Standards bodies like NIST and OWASP are also recognizing these risks, emphasizing the need for better visibility and granular control over agent activities to prevent security breaches.