SYM_GEN_0170 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki

Use of Hard-coded Credentials

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

Description

A Yandex API key has been found hard-coded in the source code. Storing credentials directly in code makes them visible to anyone with access to the repository, increasing the risk of accidental exposure.

Impact

If an attacker gains access to the exposed API key, they could use it to access Yandex services on your behalf, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized actions, or unexpected charges. This could compromise sensitive information or disrupt business operations.