A critical misconfiguration in AWS CodeBuild has allowed attackers to seize control of core AWS GitHub repositories, including the JavaScript SDK that underpins the AWS Console.
A misconfigured AWS CodeBuild webhook allowed bypass of actor ID checks, risking takeover of four AWS GitHub repositories ...
Wiz researchers investigated and found the core of the flaw, a threat actor ID bypass due to unanchored regexes, and notified AWS. Within 48 hours, that hole was plugged, AWS said in a statement ...
The vulnerability was spotted in August 2025, so users should patch now.
And it's 'not unique to AWS,' researcher tells The Reg A critical misconfiguration in AWS's CodeBuild service allowed ...