Executive Summary
AWS patched an Amazon Q flaw that enabled cloud credential theft through malicious repositories and published an advisory.
What Happened
AWS has patched the vulnerability and published its own advisory to inform customers about the potential impact. The post Amazon Q Flaw Enabled Cloud Credential Theft via Malicious Repositories appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Affected Products
- Amazon Q Developer
Vulnerability / Attack Technique
Malicious repository leading to credential theft
Technical Mechanism
The summary refers to the same Amazon Q repository issue.
AI Security Category
LLM03:2025 Supply Chain
Part of the AI Supply Chain and AI SBOM topic.
Relevant Frameworks
RealGround Analysis
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Recommended Controls
- Update Amazon Q Developer
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Sources
securityweek.com: https://www.securityweek.com/amazon-q-flaw-enabled-cloud-credential-theft-via-malicious-repositories/
Summary and analysis written by RealGround from the source above; last updated 2026-10-18.