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 Heroku API key has been found directly in the codebase. Exposing sensitive credentials in code allows anyone with access to the repository to misuse your Heroku account.
Impact#
If an attacker obtains this API key, they can access, modify, or delete your Heroku apps and data, potentially resulting in service downtime, data breaches, or unexpected costs for your organization.