An agent skill can hand a stranger your shell
Grith · since 2026
Research blog showing how a malicious agent skill can grant remote shell access after install.
| Pricing | Free |
|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Security |
| Best for | Developers and security teams using AI agents |
Tags: security, agent skills, shell, supply chain, vulnerability
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