2026-01-15 23:24:22

AWS recently patched a critical security misconfiguration affecting multiple GitHub repositories under AWS management, with the AWS JavaScript SDK among the impacted components.

The vulnerability, dubbed CodeBreach, centered on faulty webhook regex filters that created a dangerous loophole. Untrusted users could exploit this flaw to trigger privileged build processes, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive admin tokens and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure.

For developers building on Web3 infrastructure or relying on AWS SDKs for blockchain applications, this serves as a stark reminder: even established platforms can harbor configuration blind spots. Regular security audits and strict access control on CI/CD pipelines aren't optional—they're essential safeguards against token exposure and supply chain attacks.

The patch is now available. If your project uses AWS JavaScript SDK, updating immediately should be priority.

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SerumSqueezer

· 15h ago

AWS causing trouble again? Webhook regex can be written so poorly... By the way, why do big companies always make such basic configuration mistakes? I just don't get it.

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BrokenRugs

· 15h ago

Oh no, another such rookie mistake... Big companies can mess up, how can our small project survive?

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unrekt.eth

· 15h ago

Damn, AWS also had a failure? I thought big companies could win by default, but it seems no one can escape the curse of the supply chain.

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RektCoaster

· 15h ago

Webhook regex such basic mistakes can also slip through. Big companies are just like this... Hurry up and update, so you don't become the next exposed case.

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RealYieldWizard

· 15h ago

Wow, even big companies make such basic mistakes... Webhook regex can be written like a sieve, and tokens are directly exposed to strangers. How outrageous is that? We working on the chain need to be even more careful; one misconfiguration in CI/CD and everything is ruined.

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