| Description: | | The /proc/self/cmdline pseudo-file exposes the complete command-line arguments of the currently running process, including passwords, tokens, or other secrets that were passed on startup. Adversaries who can read this file—either through a directory-traversal flaw, a local file-inclusion bug, or post-exploitation shell access—obtain an unobstructed view of how services were invoked. With this knowledge they can harvest credentials embedded in startup scripts, reconstruct the internal layout of the application, or identify additional binaries and configuration paths to pivot deeper into the system. Disclosure of command-line secrets often leads to immediate privilege escalation, lateral movement, or silent persistence without triggering conventional audit mechanisms. |