Amazon Q Developer’s Secret-Leaking Shenanigans: The Unannounced Fix That Had Everyone Guessing!
Amazon Q Developer VS Code extension was vulnerable to prompt injection, allowing attackers to leak secrets and run arbitrary code. Although fixed, Amazon didn’t issue a CVE or advisory, leaving many developers in the dark. So, next time your calculator app mysteriously opens, it might not just be math homework calling.
Hot Take:
Who needs magic spells when you have coding agents like Amazon Q that can conjure calculators with a flick of malicious code? While Amazon quietly patches these security hiccups, it’s a reminder that AI assistants can sometimes be a bit too “assistive” for their own good—or ours. Let’s just say, if your AI starts calculating your grocery list without permission, it might be time to update your extensions and double-check your .env files!
Key Points:
– Amazon Q Developer VS Code extension had vulnerabilities that allowed prompt injection and remote code execution.
– The issues were revealed by AI security researcher Johann Rehberger, who highlighted the risks of data leaks.
– Amazon fixed the vulnerabilities but chose not to issue a CVE, citing they don’t meet CNA criteria.
– The vulnerability involved running “trusted” commands without developer approval, leading to potential data theft.
– Rehberger criticized the lack of transparency compared to other companies like Microsoft.