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Config Files That Run Code: Supply Chain Security Blindspot
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Config files in repositories can execute code automatically when opened by development tools, potentially allowing attackers to run malicious code without the developer's awareness. Tools such as VS Code, Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, npm, Composer, and Bundler can read and act on these config files.
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