Prompt injection threats in terminals and IDEs via ANSI escape characters exploit the ability of these sequences to manipulate text display, execute hidden commands, or deceive users. Attackers can craft malicious ANSI sequences embedded in logs, error messages, or even code comments that, when viewed in a vulnerable terminal or IDE, execute unintended commands, alter text, or phish credentials by tricking users into copying and pasting manipulated input. This risk is especially critical in developer environments where logs, shell outputs, or debugging sessions may contain untrusted input, potentially leading to privilege escalation, data leakage, or unauthorized command execution if proper sanitization and filtering are not enforced.
