Weekend RoundUp: Docker Compose hit by high-severity flaw

A newly disclosed path traversal bug could let attackers write files to your host system. Here’s what to know, and how to stay safe.

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Divine Odazie
October 31, 2025


Hey there,

Happy Friday🥳!

Before you wrap the week, here’s a quick drop of things worth checking out.

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Are We Working for AI or With It?
AI promised more freedom, yet it’s driving a new kind of burnout. As tools that never tire reshape work culture, many developers feel pressured to keep up. Read more. 

Docker Compose hit by high-severity flaw
A newly disclosed path traversal bug (CVE-2025-62725) in Docker Compose could let attackers write files anywhere on the host system. The flaw, uncovered by Imperva’s Ron Masas, stems from how Compose handles OCI-based artifacts and has been patched in version 2.40.2. If you haven’t updated yet, now’s a good time. Read more.

AWS adds Kubernetes label support for EKS cost allocation
AWS now lets you use Kubernetes labels as cost allocation tags in Amazon EKS split cost data. Making it easier to track and attribute pod-level costs based on teams, business units, or applications directly in Cost and Usage Reports. Read more to see the use cases.

Testing how “Smart” AI-Generated code really is
Google’s Angular team has open-sourced Web Codegen Scorer, a tool that rates AI-generated frontend code for quality, accessibility, and security. Born from an internal debate over which LLM writes the best Angular code, it acts as a “fitness test” for vibe-coded apps. Read more.

Microsoft slips Copilot into your taskbar
Microsoft is adding Copilot to its People, Files, and Calendar taskbar apps for Microsoft 365 users. The AI will surface summaries, suggestions, and context from your organization’s data as part of its ongoing rollout across Microsoft’s ecosystem. Read more.

Reddit says AI chatbots aren’t driving traffic
Despite deals with OpenAI and Google, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman says AI chatbots bring “no meaningful traffic” to the platform. Most visitors still come directly or through Google Search, proving there’s still hope for good old-fashioned search bars. Read more.

Inside the Cloud and DevOps Trends Shaping 2025
In this episode, InfoQ editors and guests unpack the latest Cloud and DevOps Trends Report, covering the key shifts, standout technologies, and behind-the-scenes discussions that shaped it. Read more to anticipate the shifts redefining how teams build and operate in 2026.

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Busting Security myths

🎧 Your Friday listen: Darren and Pinja take on some of the most common myths around cybersecurity

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DppWI4iDljvflj32NJKnp?si=xpYDU5UwRnuzd2dAciBCQA

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Divine Odazie
Founder of EverythingDevOps