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Cursor IDE Auto-Executes Malicious Code in Poisoned Repos
Security researchers disclosed a vulnerability in Cursor IDE that allows malicious code to execute automatically when opening compromised repositories. The flaw was reported in December, but the platform has not yet patched the issue, leaving users exposed to poisoned repository attacks.
Why it matters: Developers using Cursor are at risk of arbitrary code execution when cloning or opening repositories, potentially compromising their systems and credentials; practitioners should evaluate whether they or their teams use this IDE and consider restricting repository access or disabling auto-execution features.
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