Doppler API Key detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_36
Category	API Keys
Severity	LOW
Framework	Git

Impact

The Doppler API Key grants read and write access to the secrets management service.

Exposure is an Extremely Critical Risk, allowing an attacker to read all managed secrets or manipulate configuration, leading to a cascading security failure across the entire infrastructure.

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.