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14.4% of AI agent configuration files grant arbitrary code execution permissions for Node.js.
2/9/2026•
Application SecurityCybersecurityDeveloper Tools
In MCP registries, for every server provided by a verified technology vendor there are up to 15 lookalike servers from untrusted sources.
2/9/2026•
Supply ChainTyposquattingAI Code Agents
One in five developers grant AI agents permission for unrestricted file deletion, risking recursive wiping of a project or system.
2/9/2026•
Data SecurityAI AgentsSoftware Development
Almost 20% of developers let AI automatically save changes to the project's main code repository without human review.
2/9/2026•
Code IntegritySoftware DevelopmentApplication Security
One in five developers grant AI code agents unrestricted access to perform high-risk actions without human oversight.
2/9/2026•
AI AgentsSoftware DevelopmentAccess Control
14.5% of AI agent configuration files grant arbitrary code execution permissions for Python.
2/9/2026•
Application SecurityAI AgentsDeveloper Tools