This threat concerns a widespread data theft campaign targeting Salesforce instances by exploiting integrations with Salesloft and Drift platforms. Attackers leverage cloud instance metadata APIs (MITRE ATT&CK T1552.005) and additional cloud credentials (T1098.001) to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within Salesforce environments. The metadata API is a cloud service feature that provides instance-specific information, including temporary credentials, which can be abused if improperly secured. By compromising these credentials, attackers can escalate privileges and exfiltrate data from Salesforce instances connected to Salesloft and Drift. The threat is identified through OSINT with a 50% certainty level, indicating moderate confidence but no confirmed active exploitation. No patches or fixes are currently available, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The attack vector relies on cloud infrastructure misconfigurations or weak credential management rather than software vulnerabilities. The integration points between Salesforce and Salesloft/Drift represent a critical attack surface, especially for organizations heavily using these SaaS tools in cloud environments. The campaign highlights the risk of cloud metadata API abuse and the importance of securing cloud credentials to prevent lateral movement and data theft. The threat is tagged with network activity and payload delivery, suggesting attackers may use these methods to infiltrate and extract data. The lack of CVSS score necessitates a severity assessment based on impact and exploitability.

For European organizations, this threat poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of customer and business data stored in Salesforce instances. Successful exploitation could lead to large-scale data breaches, exposing sensitive personal and corporate information, which may result in regulatory penalties under GDPR and damage to reputation. The theft of cloud credentials can enable attackers to move laterally within cloud environments, potentially compromising additional services beyond Salesforce. Organizations relying on Salesloft and Drift integrations are particularly vulnerable, as these platforms may provide additional attack vectors. The disruption to business operations could be moderate if attackers manipulate or delete data, though availability impact appears limited. Given the widespread use of Salesforce across Europe, the threat could affect multiple sectors including finance, healthcare, and retail. The medium severity rating reflects the moderate certainty and current lack of active exploitation, but the potential for significant damage if exploited is high. The threat underscores the need for enhanced cloud security posture management and integration security reviews.

European organizations should implement strict access controls and enforce the principle of least privilege for all cloud credentials, especially those accessible via metadata APIs. Regularly audit and monitor cloud instance metadata API usage to detect anomalous or unauthorized access patterns. Segregate duties and limit the scope of credentials accessible to Salesloft, Drift, and other third-party integrations. Employ multi-factor authentication and conditional access policies for cloud management consoles and SaaS platforms. Conduct thorough security assessments of Salesforce integrations to identify and remediate misconfigurations. Use cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools to continuously evaluate and enforce secure configurations. Implement logging and alerting on suspicious credential usage or data exfiltration attempts. Educate IT and security teams on the risks associated with cloud metadata APIs and credential theft. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing cloud credential compromise and data theft scenarios. Engage with vendors to track updates or patches related to this threat and apply them promptly once available.