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Anthropic Claude-code extension for Open VSX contained SSH backdoor

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A security vulnerability was discovered in the anthropic.claude-code extension version 2.1.313 for Open VSX. This extension, when loaded by Visual Studio Code, contained a 66-line loader that could backdoor a user's machine. The details of the mechanism and indicators of compromise have been documented. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights the security risks associated with AI-powered code extensions and the need for rigorous vetting of third-party tools.

RANK_REASON Security vulnerability discovered in a specific software extension.

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Anthropic Claude-code extension for Open VSX contained SSH backdoor

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    [email protected] on Open-VSX carried a 66-line loader that SSH-backdoored your machine the moment VS Code loaded it. The mechanism, every IOC, and

    [email protected] on Open-VSX carried a 66-line loader that SSH-backdoored your machine the moment VS Code loaded it. The mechanism, every IOC, and a read-only audit script I ran on my own machine tonight: 7 checks, 0 indicators, exit 0. # security # ai # vscode # sup…

    LINKS dev.to/…/a-trojanized-claude-code-extensi…

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