Users of the AI-powered code editor Cursor are encountering issues with the tool accessing and potentially exposing sensitive information within their .env files. The AI agent reportedly reads these files to understand configuration, even if they are gitignored, and then suggests rotating keys due to perceived exposure. Developers are seeking solutions, with one user implementing a custom CLI to load secrets at runtime to avoid storing .env files altogether. AI
IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in AI code assistants that access sensitive project configurations.
RANK_REASON User discussion about a specific feature's behavior and potential security implications in a software tool.
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