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VS Code zero-day lets hackers steal GitHub tokens in one click
A security researcher has released exploit code for a Visual Studio Code (VS Code) zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to steal GitHub authentication tokens by tricking users into clicking a link. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A Visual Studio Code zero-day vulnerability allows attackers to steal GitHub authentication tokens by tricking users into clicking a link, compromising user access to private repositories.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Visual Studio Code
Attack Vectors
clicking malicious links in github.dev
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
GitHub users with access to private repositories
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Clear cookies and local site data for github.dev in the browser
2Disable extensions that request GitHub OAuth tokens
3Monitor GitHub repository access logs for suspicious activity
📦Affected Products
Visual Studio Code
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