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.
The vulnerability was spotted in August 2025, so users should patch now.
A misconfigured AWS CodeBuild webhook allowed bypass of actor ID checks, risking takeover of four AWS GitHub repositories before fixes in Sep 2025.
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