AWS Nips Security Snafu in the Bud with Amazon Q Developer Extension Update!
AWS has swiftly resolved a hiccup in the Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code. Researchers discovered a sneaky attempt at code modification, but fear not—version 1.85 is here to save the day! Update now and keep those rogue lines of code at bay.
Hot Take:
**_AWS’s recent hiccup in the Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code is a reminder that even cloud giants can get caught in the rain without an umbrella. But, no worries, they’ve quickly patched up the holes and are now back to sunbathing on the cloud of security._**
Key Points:
– AWS addressed a potential security issue in the Amazon Q Developer Extension for VSC.
– The issue involved an unauthorized code modification attempt targeting CLI command execution.
– AWS promptly revoked credentials, removed malicious code, and released a new version, 1.85.
– Only the Amazon Q Developer Extension version 1.84 was affected, not the production services.
– Users are advised to update to version 1.85 to ensure security.