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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Property Value
Language yaml
Severity medium
CWE CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
OWASP A07:2021 - Identification and Authentication Failures
Confidence Level Medium
Impact Level Medium
Likelihood Level Low

Description

Sensitive information such as passwords, API keys, or tokens is being stored directly in Kubernetes configuration files. This makes secrets visible to anyone with access to the codebase or version control.

Impact

If these files are leaked or accessed by unauthorized users, attackers can obtain credentials and gain access to critical systems or data. This could result in compromised infrastructure, data breaches, or unauthorized actions within your Kubernetes environment.