Copilot vulnerability could expose emails and 2FA codes
A security researcher found a vulnerability in GitHub Copilot that could expose sensitive user data like emails and 2FA codes. The issue arises from Copilot's ability to predict and fill in code based on context. The researcher demonstrated the vulnerability by creating a public GitHub repository with a specific prompt that caused Copilot to suggest a 2FA code.
Key takeaways
- Vulnerability in GitHub Copilot could expose user emails and 2FA codes.
- Exploit relies on Copilot's code prediction feature.
- Issue demonstrated with a public GitHub repository and specific prompt.
A security researcher found a vulnerability in GitHub Copilot that could expose sensitive user data like emails and 2FA codes. The issue arises from Copilot's ability to predict and fill in code based on context. The researcher demonstrated the vulnerability by creating a public GitHub repository with a specific prompt that caused Copilot to suggest a 2FA code.
Key takeaways
- Vulnerability in GitHub Copilot could expose user emails and 2FA codes.
- Exploit relies on Copilot's code prediction feature.
- Issue demonstrated with a public GitHub repository and specific prompt.