Cloud Sandbox Security Analysis

Abstract

This repository contains a technical case study on environment variable exfiltration within an algorithmic trading competition platform. The research demonstrates a critical lack of sandbox isolation, allowing for the unauthorized access and extraction of sensitive cloud credentials (AWS Access Keys) via standard output streams.

Key Findings

• Vulnerability: Insufficient process isolation within the execution sandbox.
• Exfiltration Vector: Direct access to environment variables with subsequent transmission via stdout.
• Risk Level: Critical (Full infrastructure secret disclosure).

Status

• Responsible Disclosure: The vendor was notified of the findings prior to this publication.
• Current State: Research documentation and Proof of Concept.