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PostQube Threads Publisher

Security checks for vulnerabilities and agentic risk

Overview

This skill is a straightforward PostQube/Threads publishing helper that discloses its external API use and requires user confirmation before posting.

Install only if you intend to use PostQube as a third-party posting service for Threads. Confirm each drafted post carefully, since successful requests may publish public social content and PostQube will receive the content and API authentication header.

Vulnerability Patterns
  • Skill Instruction HijackingAlters the agent's session goals or safety constraints when the skill loads
  • Agent Memory PoisoningWrites attacker-controlled rules into memory that affect later sessions
  • Remote Payload Retrieval and ExecutionFetches external code whose behavior can change after review
  • Embedded Malicious CodeShips malicious scripts inside the skill and executes them locally
  • Unauthorized Access and Privilege EscalationObtains permissions beyond the task's legitimate needs
Vulnerability Patterns
  • Data ExfiltrationExternal Transmission, Env Variable Harvesting, File System Enumeration
  • Prompt InjectionInstruction Override, Hidden Instructions, Exfiltration Commands
  • Privilege EscalationExcessive Permissions, Sudo/Root Execution, Credential Access
  • Supply ChainUnpinned Dependencies, External Script Fetching, Obfuscated Code
  • Excessive AgencyUnrestricted Tool Access, Autonomous Decision Making, Scope Creep
Findings (1)

External Transmission

Medium
Category
Data Exfiltration
Confidence
60% confidence
Finding

Data is being sent to an external URL. This could be legitimate telemetry or data exfiltration. Manual review is recommended.

Content

Scanner excerpt · SKILL.md (reported line 68)May include surrounding context.

Single Post:

bash
curl -X POST https://postqube.quickbitsoftware.com/api/v1/post \
  -H "x-api-key: $POSTQUBE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{