Manifold Security Discloses Git Configuration Vulnerabilities in AI Coding Agents
Eight flaws across seven command-line tools allow repository Git configs to execute arbitrary commands on developer machines
Key Takeaways
- Eight security flaws identified across seven command-line AI coding agents.
- Exploitation relies on malicious entries in a repository's Git configuration.
- Commands execute as the user, outside the agent's sandbox, and without approval prompts.
- Four flaws remain unpatched; users should update affected software.
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