Cursor says up to 5,000 users affected by tampered Claude Code extension Reuters
Cursor says up to 5,000 users affected by tampered Claude Code extension - Reuters
In short
Cursor disclosed that up to 5,000 individuals were impacted by an altered Claude Code extension. The report establishes the initial scope of users exposed to the modified software tool. Additional details surrounding the exact mechanics and circumstances of the incident have not yet been provided.
Key points
- Thousands of platform users have been exposed to a compromised Claude Code extension tool.: Thousands of platform users have been exposed to a compromised Claude Code extension tool.
- Cursor has formally acknowledged the security event affecting its user base.: Cursor has formally acknowledged the security event affecting its user base.
- Critical technical details and mitigation steps surrounding the incident remain pending.: Critical technical details and mitigation steps surrounding the incident remain pending.