dev.to· Sep 1, 2026· by mech_app_ai

GitSpawn: How a Single Git Hook Flaw Lets Untrusted Repos Execute Code in Claude, Cursor, and Other AI Coding Agents

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AI coding agents run git commands before you type anything. A hook execution flaw turns repository metadata into arbitrary code execution.
🎯 Vulnerability: Web Security Vulnerability
💡 Defense Fix: Implement strict input validation, contextual output encoding, and enforce least-privilege authorization controls.
#ai#cybersecurity#git#security