CWE-526

python-utcp is the python implementation of UTCP. Prior to 1.1.3, _prepare_environment() in cli_communication_protocol.py passes a full copy of os.environ to every CLI subprocess. When combined with CVE-2026-45369, an attacker can exfiltrate all process-level secrets in a single tool call. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.1.3.

A flaw was found in Quarkus, where it does not properly sanitize artifacts created using the Gradle plugin, allowing certain build system information to remain. This flaw allows an attacker to access potentially sensitive information from the build system within the application.

A credential leak in OpenC3 COSMOS before v6.0.2 allows attackers to access service credentials as environment variables stored in all containers.

PraisonAIAgents is a multi-agent teams system. Prior to 1.5.128, the execute_command function in shell_tools.py calls os.path.expandvars() on every command argument at line 64, manually re-implementing shell-level environment variable expansion despite using shell=False (line 88) for security. This allows exfiltration of secrets stored in environment variables (database credentials, API keys, cloud access keys). The approval system displays the unexpanded $VAR references to human reviewers, creating a deceptive approval where the displayed command differs from what actually executes. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.5.128.

A vulnerability was found in the quarkus-core component. Quarkus captures local environment variables from the Quarkus namespace during the application's build, therefore, running the resulting application inherits the values captured at build time. Some local environment variables may have been set by the developer or CI environment for testing purposes, such as dropping the database during application startup or trusting all TLS certificates to accept self-signed certificates. If these properties are configured using environment variables or the .env facility, they are captured into the built application, which can lead to dangerous behavior if the application does not override these values. This behavior only happens for configuration properties from the `quarkus.*` namespace. Application-specific properties are not captured.

IBM Storage Virtualize vSphere Remote Plug-in 1.0 and 1.1 could allow a remote user to obtain sensitive credential information after deployment.

An information disclosure flaw was found in OpenShift's internal image registry operator. The AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET can be exposed through an environment variable defined in the pod definition, but is limited to Azure environments. An attacker controlling an account that has high enough permissions to obtain pod information from the openshift-image-registry namespace could use this obtained client secret to perform actions as the registry operator's Azure service account.

IBM Controller 11.1.0 through 11.1.1 and IBM Cognos Controller 11.0.0 through 11.0.1 FP6 stores unencrypted sensitive information in environmental variables files which can be obtained by an authenticated user.

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable, Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability in Tapandsign Technologies Tap&Sign App allows Password Recovery Exploitation, Functionality Misuse. This issue affects Tap&Sign App: before V.1.025.

IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD stores potentially sensitive information in environment variables that could be obtained by a local user.

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 discloses sensitive information in an environment variable that could aid in further attacks against the system.

Ecava IntegraXor SCADA Server Stable 4.1.4360 and earlier and Beta 4.1.4392 and earlier allows remote attackers to discover full pathnames via an application tag.

A flaw was found in org.keycloak/keycloak-model-storage-service. The KeycloakRealmImport custom resource substitutes placeholders within imported realm documents, potentially referencing environment variables. This substitution process allows for injection attacks when crafted realm documents are processed. An attacker can leverage this to inject malicious content during the realm import procedure. This can lead to unintended consequences within the Keycloak environment.

A vulnerability was found in Keycloak. Admin users may have to access sensitive server environment variables and system properties through user-configurable URLs. When configuring backchannel logout URLs or admin URLs, admin users can include placeholders like ${env.VARNAME} or ${PROPNAME}. The server replaces these placeholders with the actual values of environment variables or system properties during URL processing.

IBM Planning Analytics Advanced Certified Containers 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 could allow a local privileged user to obtain sensitive information from environment variables.

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2025.11.2 exposure of sensitive data via default agent parameters

A CWE-526: Exposure of Sensitive Information Through Environmental Variables vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion BGS5, Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion PDS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion ELS61/81, Telit Cinterion PLS62 that could allow a local, low privileged attacker to get access to a sensitive data on the targeted system.

Shescape is a simple shell escape library for JavaScript. An attacker may be able to get read-only access to environment variables. This bug has been patched in version 1.7.1.