Security researchers have flagged a critical vulnerability dubbed 'Vibe Coding' that puts developers at serious risk. Here's what you need to know: malicious project folders can execute commands instantly on both Windows and macOS systems through popular IDEs. The threat is particularly acute for Cursor users, though the vulnerability spans multiple AI-assisted coding platforms. What makes this especially concerning? Several crypto developers have already fallen victim to this attack vector. If you're working in Web3 development, the scenario plays out like this—you clone a seemingly legitimate repository, open it in your IDE, and without any additional action, arbitrary code runs on your machine with your user privileges. This is a classic supply-chain attack pattern that crypto teams should take seriously. The vulnerability chain combines social engineering with technical exploitation, making it harder to detect than traditional malware. If you're using mainstream IDEs for Web3 development, review your security practices immediately. Disable auto-execution features where possible, verify project sources carefully before importing, and consider running development environments in isolated systems.
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OffchainOracle
· 01-08 17:55
Damn, Cursor is pretty aggressive this time, has automatic execution completely taken over?
Web3 developers really need to tighten up this time. Just cloning a repository and getting compromised—this supply chain attack is outrageous.
Vibe Coding? Never heard of it, but just the name feels off.
Oh my God, how many automatic features need to be disabled? The development experience must be at an all-time low.
I already said you shouldn't trust these AI IDEs before, now look at this.
Supply chain issues again, and social engineering—who can stop this combo punch?
My goodness, has someone already fallen victim? That project I cloned earlier...
Better go check the permission settings, I'm suddenly a bit scared.
This is exactly why I still use an old-school editor—maximum security.
Unbelievable, another nightmare for Web3 developers.
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GasFeeVictim
· 01-08 17:04
Damn, Cursor users are getting caught in the crossfire again? We Web3 developers are really the unlucky ones in the cyber world.
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BlockchainArchaeologist
· 01-08 17:01
Oh my goodness, another supply chain attack... Cursor developers need to conduct a self-inspection quickly, this time it's really serious.
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GateUser-e87b21ee
· 01-08 16:58
Oh no... It's another Cursor trap. I’ve been saying why so many people have been caught with scam funds recently.
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The supply chain attack is really hard to defend against; just cloning a repo can get you exposed.
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Web3 developers are really in a tough spot. One misstep and you become a hacker’s ATM.
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Disabling auto-execution should be basic operation, but it seems many people haven't even done that.
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This Vibe Coding is truly amazing. It reminds me of those fake open-source libraries from before.
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Is Cursor really that unsafe now? I still want to use it...
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Isolating system operation development environments sounds like a nightmare, but compared to losing coins... never mind, just do it.
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To be honest, anyone involved in crypto should develop the habit of checking the source of the code.
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ApeWithNoChain
· 01-08 16:45
Damn, Cursor exposed such a big hole, I need to check my repo immediately
Getting hacked just by cloning a repository is too outrageous... No wonder I heard that several Web3 developers have been affected recently
Still, you need to develop the habit of verifying sources, or you'll really be done for
Vibe Coding sounds pretty cool, but the stuff they do isn't cool at all
Supply chain attacks like this, Web3 developers really need to be cautious
Security researchers have flagged a critical vulnerability dubbed 'Vibe Coding' that puts developers at serious risk. Here's what you need to know: malicious project folders can execute commands instantly on both Windows and macOS systems through popular IDEs. The threat is particularly acute for Cursor users, though the vulnerability spans multiple AI-assisted coding platforms. What makes this especially concerning? Several crypto developers have already fallen victim to this attack vector. If you're working in Web3 development, the scenario plays out like this—you clone a seemingly legitimate repository, open it in your IDE, and without any additional action, arbitrary code runs on your machine with your user privileges. This is a classic supply-chain attack pattern that crypto teams should take seriously. The vulnerability chain combines social engineering with technical exploitation, making it harder to detect than traditional malware. If you're using mainstream IDEs for Web3 development, review your security practices immediately. Disable auto-execution features where possible, verify project sources carefully before importing, and consider running development environments in isolated systems.