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 before fixes in Sep 2025.
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 ...
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CodeBuild is an Amazon Web Service tool for automating the building of software. Now you can use it to build macOS and iOS apps. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive set of cloud computing ...