Python Package Index Key detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_61
Category	API Keys
Severity	HIGH
Framework	Git

Impact

The Python Package Index (PyPI) Key is an API token used for publishing, modifying, or deleting Python packages.

Compromise of this key represents a critical supply chain risk, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code into widely consumed libraries.

How to Fix

To remediate exposed Source Control or CI/CD tokens:

1. Log in to the relevant system or provider.
2. Navigate to the settings menu to locate the exposed credential.
3. Revoke or delete the compromised token immediately.
4. Generate a new token if continued access is required.
5. Update any dependent systems or services with the new credential.

Next, remove the secret from your codebase:

1. Locate the exposed secret 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.