OpenAI Project API Key V2 detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_363
Category	Secrets
Severity	LOW
Framework	Git

Impact

The OpenAI Project API Key V2 is a scoped credential for specific AI projects.

Exposure is a High Risk allowing an attacker to consume the budget allocated to that specific project, but the impact is limited compared to a User API Key if scopes are set correctly.

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.