Use of Hard-coded Credentials
| Property | |
|---|---|
| Language | regex |
| Severity |  |
| 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 SoftLayer API key has been found hard-coded in the codebase. Storing sensitive credentials in source code exposes them to anyone with access to the repository, which is an insecure practice.
Impact#
If an attacker gains access to this API key, they could control or manipulate your SoftLayer cloud resources, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized resource usage, or service disruptions. This can result in financial loss and compromise of sensitive assets.