Claude Code's 'Don't Ask Again' file exposes passwords and keys in 1,122 public copies
A Claude Code file that exposes passwords and keys was found in 1,122 public copies on GitHub. The news is dated November 7, 2026.
Who is affected and how
- senior developer
- Before committing, check that the agent's permission or settings file is not going into the repo.
Sources
- Claude Code's “Don't Ask Again” File Exposes Passwords and Keys in 1,122 Public Copies on GitHubthe hacker news · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code’s “Don’t Ask Again” Feature Exposes 2,539 Secrets Across 1,994 GitHub R...gbhackers news · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code’s “Yes, and Don’t Ask Again” Feature Exposes Passwords and API Keys on GitHubcyber press · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code Cloud Now Sets Up Repos and API Keys on Its Ownfourweekmba · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code's "Don't Ask Again" Feature Exposes 2,539 Secrets Across 1,994 GitHub Repositoriesgbhackers.com · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code "Don't Ask Again" File Leaks 1,122 Public GitHub Repos — Detection and Remediation Guide | Security Arsenal | Security Arsenalsecurityarsenal.com · Nov 7, 2026
- Claude Code secrets exposure: How “Don’t Ask Again” Leaked Keys - The Protec Blogtheprotec.com · Nov 7, 2026
- Apiiro finds Claude Code approvals leaking 2,539 secrets on GitHubletsdatascience.com · Nov 7, 2026
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