CVE-2026-59326 in Spring Tools for Eclipse
Summary
by MITRE • 07/30/2026
The Spring Boot language server logs the raw value of the https_proxy/HTTPS_PROXY/http_proxy/HTTP_PROXY environment variable at INFO level whenever it creates an outbound HTTP client and no explicit http.proxy workspace setting is configured. Corporate proxy URLs frequently embed Basic-auth credentials in the form http://user:pass@proxy:8080, and the language server writes this value to its log file without any redaction. Since language server log files are often attached to bug reports or are readable by other local users/processes, this can result in disclosure of proxy credentials. Affected Spring Products and Versions: Spring Tools for Eclipse: 5.2.0 and earlier Spring Tools for VSCode / Cursor / Theia: 2.2.0 and earlier
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical information disclosure flaw in Spring Boot language servers that directly violates security best practices for handling sensitive credentials in log files. The issue manifests when the language server processes outbound HTTP requests and logs raw proxy environment variables at INFO level without any sanitization or redaction mechanisms. This behavior creates an inherent risk where corporate proxy configurations, which frequently contain embedded Basic-auth credentials in the format http://user:pass@proxy:8080, are written directly to log files that may be accessible to unauthorized parties. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it operates at the foundational level of development tooling where security controls should be most robust.
The technical implementation flaw stems from inadequate input validation and logging practices within the language server's proxy configuration handling mechanism. When no explicit http.proxy workspace setting is configured, the system automatically falls back to reading environment variables including HTTPS_PROXY, HTTP_PROXY, https_proxy, and http_proxy. The absence of credential sanitization during this logging process creates a direct pathway for sensitive authentication data to be exposed through log file contents. This pattern directly maps to CWE-532, which specifically addresses information exposure through log files containing sensitive data, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1567.002 for "Exfiltration Over Web Service" where proxy credentials could be leveraged for further unauthorized access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential disclosure to encompass broader security implications for development environments and corporate networks. Log files containing unredacted proxy credentials can be inadvertently included in bug reports, shared with support teams, or accessed by local processes with file system permissions. This exposure creates opportunities for attackers to establish persistent access through proxy authentication, potentially enabling them to intercept network traffic, conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, or gain unauthorized access to internal resources that the proxy server is configured to protect. The vulnerability affects multiple Spring Tools products including Eclipse, VSCode, Cursor, and Theia, indicating a widespread impact across development tooling ecosystems where developers frequently interact with corporate proxy configurations.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations focusing on log file sanitization practices and credential handling protocols. The most effective approach involves configuring the language server to redact or mask credential information when logging proxy variables, particularly by removing user:password components from URLs before writing to logs. Additionally, system administrators should review and restrict access permissions for language server log files to prevent unauthorized local access. Configuration management should enforce that development environments do not automatically inherit proxy credentials from environment variables without explicit user consent. The remediation strategy should include implementing proper logging frameworks that support credential sanitization and establishing security policies that require log file reviews before sharing with support teams or external parties, aligning with NIST SP 800-53 control SI-7 for information output filtering and security requirements for development tooling environments.