Hole in GitHub’s browser-based VSCode editor could lead to stolen token (opens in new tab)

A vulnerability in GitHub’s browser-based VSCode editor could lead to the theft of a developer’s token under certain circumstances, says a researcher. The issue, revealed this week in a blog by Ammar Askar, has apparently been already addressed by GitHub owner Microsoft. But it raises a questions about both DevOps security, and about the researcher’s allegation that, because Microsoft doesn’t treat bug discoveries seriously, he can justify giving it short notice before openly publishing vulne...