Apache HTTP Server Code Change Exposed GitHub Token
Summary
A code change in Apache HTTP Server exposed environment variables, including a GitHub token and personal data. The developer attributed the leak to human error; the token was revoked, and GitHub detection and auto-invalidation reduced the exposure window.
Key points
- A code update to Apache HTTP Server accidentally exposed environment variables, including personal data, system paths, and a GitHub token.
- The developer attributed the leak to human error and said it was not caused by AI-assisted coding.
- The GitHub token was promptly revoked after discovery.
- The article says GitHub detects certain exposed credentials, alerts developers, and can automatically invalidate tokens.
- The article describes potential risks from the token but does not report that it was exploited.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Apache HTTP Server
- Incident Type
- Accidental exposure of environment variables and a GitHub token in a code change
- Data Types Exposed
- Personal information
- System paths
- GitHub token
- Operational Impact
- The exposed token was promptly revoked. No exploitation or service disruption is reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
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Apache HTTP ServerA minor code change in the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) accidentally exposed environment variables, including a GitHub token, causing a credential leak that was quickly revoked.GitHubA minor code change in the Apache HTTP Server (httpd) accidentally exposed environment variables, including a GitHub token, causing a credential leak that was quickly revoked.