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``environment_variables``
=========================

.. code-block:: console

    $ target-query <path/to/target> -f environment_variables


.. list-table:: Details
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    * - Module
      - ``os.windows.env.EnvironmentVariablePlugin``
    * - Output
      - ``records``

**Module documentation**

Plugin that provides access to global environment variables.

Mostly used internally.

**Function documentation**

Return all environment variables on a Windows system.

Environment variables are dynamic-named values that can affect the way processes are running on the system.
Examples variables are PATH, HOME and TEMP. Adversaries may alter or create environment variables to exploit
a system.

References:
    - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_variable
    - https://www.elttam.com/blog/env/