PubNub Secret Key detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_257
Category	API Keys
Severity	LOW
Framework	Git

Impact

The PubNub Secret Key is used to sign messages and authenticate write access.

Exposure allows an attacker to read, write, and modify data being transmitted over channels, leading to data corruption and unauthorized access.

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.