Amazon Redshift Connector’s SSL Slip-Up: Upgrade Now or Risk Token Theft!

Oh, Amazon Redshift Python Connector! You had one job—validate SSL certificates! Instead, you left the door wide open for token theft. Thankfully, version 2.1.7 is here to save the day. Upgrade now or risk being the punchline in a hacker’s joke.

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Published: May 27, 2025 8:04 pmAdded: May 27, 2025 at 1:31 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Hot Take:

Amazon Redshift’s Python Connector had one job—keep things secure—but it decided to play fast and loose with your SSL certificates. It’s like a bouncer at a club waving someone in without checking their ID. Time to upgrade that security lineup, folks!

Key Points:

  • Amazon Redshift Python Connector version 2.0.872 to 2.1.6 has a security flaw.
  • The issue arises when using the BrowserAzureOAuth2CredentialsProvider plugin.
  • SSL certificate validation is skipped, creating an insecure connection.
  • The problem involves potential token interception during exchange processes.
  • Resolved in version 2.1.7—users should upgrade immediately.

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