wiz.io/blog· Jun 26, 2026· by Maor Dokhanian

MCP Auto-Execution: From Git Clone to Cloud Compromise in Amazon Q VS Code Extension

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By automatically loading MCP servers from workspace files, Amazon Q enabled attackers to execute code and access sensitive cloud environments.
🎯 Vulnerability: Web Security Vulnerability
💡 Defense Fix: Implement strict input validation, contextual output encoding, and enforce least-privilege authorization controls.