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AI-Generated Code Vulnerability in Honeypot Deployment

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Intruder's deployment of an AI-generated honeypot revealed a vulnerability where client-supplied IP headers were improperly handled, allowing IP spoofing and potential payload injection. The vulnerability was missed by static analysis tools (Semgrep and Gosec) and highlights the risks of over-trusting AI-generated code. The issue underscores the need for rigorous code review and security validation, even in isolated environments. The incident also highlights broader concerns about AI-generated code vulnerabilities, including cases where AI models produced insecure AWS IAM roles requiring multiple iterations to fix. The problem is exacerbated by the lack of established safety margins in AI-generated code, unlike in well-engineered automation systems. Organizations are advised to ensure that only experienced developers and security professionals use AI code generation tools and to enhance code review and CI/CD detection processes to prevent such vulnerabilities.

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  1. 23.01.2026 16:59 1 articles · 23h ago

    AI-Generated Honeypot Vulnerability Disclosed

    Intruder's deployment of an AI-generated honeypot revealed a vulnerability where client-supplied IP headers were improperly handled, allowing IP spoofing and potential payload injection. The vulnerability was missed by static analysis tools, highlighting the risks of over-trusting AI-generated code. The incident underscores the need for rigorous code review and security validation, even in isolated environments.

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  • AI-generated code for a honeypot contained a vulnerability where client-supplied IP headers were treated as trusted input, allowing IP spoofing and payload injection.

    First reported: 23.01.2026 16:59
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  • Static analysis tools (Semgrep and Gosec) failed to detect the vulnerability, highlighting limitations in automated security checks.

    First reported: 23.01.2026 16:59
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  • The vulnerability could have led to more severe issues like Local File Disclosure or Server-Side Request Forgery if the IP address was used differently.

    First reported: 23.01.2026 16:59
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  • AI-generated AWS IAM roles were also found to be vulnerable to privilege escalation, requiring multiple iterations to secure.

    First reported: 23.01.2026 16:59
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  • The incident underscores the risks of over-trusting AI-generated code and the need for rigorous human review and validation.

    First reported: 23.01.2026 16:59
    1 source, 1 article
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