CVE-2026-40153: CWE-526: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable in MervinPraison PraisonAIAgents
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
PraisonAIAgents, a multi-agent system, had a vulnerability in versions before 1.5.128 where the execute_command function in shell_tools.py used os.path.expandvars() on command arguments while running commands with shell=False. This manual environment variable expansion bypassed intended security controls, allowing secrets stored in environment variables to be exfiltrated. The approval system's display of unexpanded variables created a deceptive approval process, as the command shown to reviewers differed from the executed command. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-526 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.4 (High severity). The issue is resolved in version 1.5.128.
Potential Impact
An attacker or user able to influence command arguments could cause sensitive environment variable values (e.g., database credentials, API keys) to be exposed or exfiltrated. The deceptive approval display increases risk by hiding the true command executed, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of secrets. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade PraisonAIAgents to version 1.5.128 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vendor advisory indicates the issue is resolved in this version, applying this official fix is the recommended remediation. Patch status is not explicitly stated beyond the fix in 1.5.128, so verify with the vendor for any additional guidance.
CVE-2026-40153: CWE-526: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable in MervinPraison PraisonAIAgents
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
PraisonAIAgents, a multi-agent system, had a vulnerability in versions before 1.5.128 where the execute_command function in shell_tools.py used os.path.expandvars() on command arguments while running commands with shell=False. This manual environment variable expansion bypassed intended security controls, allowing secrets stored in environment variables to be exfiltrated. The approval system's display of unexpanded variables created a deceptive approval process, as the command shown to reviewers differed from the executed command. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-526 (Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information) and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.4 (High severity). The issue is resolved in version 1.5.128.
Potential Impact
An attacker or user able to influence command arguments could cause sensitive environment variable values (e.g., database credentials, API keys) to be exposed or exfiltrated. The deceptive approval display increases risk by hiding the true command executed, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of secrets. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade PraisonAIAgents to version 1.5.128 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Since the vendor advisory indicates the issue is resolved in this version, applying this official fix is the recommended remediation. Patch status is not explicitly stated beyond the fix in 1.5.128, so verify with the vendor for any additional guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-09T19:31:56.013Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d843771cc7ad14da3fb5cf
Added to database: 4/10/2026, 12:25:27 AM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:36:02 AM
Last updated: 4/10/2026, 8:14:25 AM
Views: 7
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