Shopify Private App Token detected in code

Rule Details

Cortex AppSec Rule ID	APPSEC_SECRET_97
Category	Sensitive Tokens
Severity	MEDIUM
Framework	Git

Impact

The Shopify Private App Token grants programmatic access to store data.

Exposure is a Critical Risk allowing an attacker to read or modify sensitive store data (customer lists, sales, products), leading to a major data breach or e-commerce fraud.

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.