Keycloak API key detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_203
Category	API Keys
Severity	HIGH
Framework	Git

Impact

The Keycloak API key grants access to the centralized Identity and Access Management (IAM) system.

Exposure allows an attacker to create, modify, or delete users, clients, and realms, leading to a widespread authentication bypass and account takeover.

How to Fix

To remediate exposed API & Service Keys:

1. Log in to the service provider's dashboard.
2. Navigate to the API or credentials settings to locate the exposed key.
3. Rotate or regenerate the compromised key immediately.
4. Update your application configuration or environment variables with the new key.

Next, remove the secret from your codebase:

1. Locate the exposed key in your codebase.
2. Replace the hardcoded value with a secure variable or reference.

Finally, clean your version control history:

1. Permanently remove the sensitive data from your version control history to ensure it cannot be retrieved.