Security Problem Prevention Guides

Learn how to prevent modern security vulnerabilities including API key leaks, credential exposure, and data breaches. Comprehensive guides for developers and security professionals.

50 security problems documented 16 Critical 24 High 9 Medium 1 Low

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CRITICAL Ai Tools

ChatGPT API Key Leakage

OpenAI API keys accidentally exposed in code repositories, logs, or environment variables, allowing unauthorized access to paid API services.

CRITICAL Cloud

AWS Access Key Exposure

AWS access keys and secret keys leaked through code repositories, CloudFormation templates, or EC2 instance metadata.

CRITICAL Ai Tools

Claude API Key Exposure

Anthropic Claude API keys leaked through code repositories, browser extensions, or CI/CD logs.

CRITICAL Cloud

Azure Storage Account Key Leak

Azure Storage account keys or SAS tokens exposed in code, configuration files, or logs.

CRITICAL Cloud

GCP Service Account Key Exposure

Google Cloud Platform service account JSON keys leaked through repositories, containers, or CI/CD systems.

CRITICAL Crypto

Ethereum Private Key Leak

Ethereum wallet private keys or seed phrases exposed in code, logs, or configuration files.

CRITICAL Crypto

Bitcoin Wallet Seed Exposure

Bitcoin wallet seed phrases or private keys stored in plaintext files, cloud storage, or email.

CRITICAL Cloud

Firebase Admin SDK Key Leak

Firebase service account keys or admin SDK credentials exposed in mobile apps or repositories.

CRITICAL Credentials

Stripe API Key Leak

Stripe secret keys or publishable keys exposed in client-side code, repositories, or logs.

CRITICAL Crypto

Private Key in Repository

SSH private keys, TLS certificates, or signing keys accidentally committed to version control.

CRITICAL Credentials

Database Connection String Exposure

MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL connection strings with embedded credentials exposed in code or config files.

CRITICAL Ai Tools

Google Gemini API Key Leak

Google Gemini API keys exposed in mobile apps, web applications, or version control systems.

CRITICAL Dev Workflow

Terraform State File Secrets

Terraform state files containing plaintext credentials, API keys, and sensitive infrastructure data.

CRITICAL Crypto

Solana Private Key in Code

Solana wallet keypairs or private keys hardcoded in smart contracts, scripts, or repositories.

CRITICAL Cloud

MongoDB Atlas API Key Exposure

MongoDB Atlas API public and private keys leaked through infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD pipelines.

CRITICAL Credentials

PlanetScale Database Password Leak

PlanetScale database passwords or connection strings exposed in application code or environment files.

HIGH Dev Workflow

GitHub Secrets in Commits

Sensitive credentials, API keys, or private keys accidentally committed to GitHub repositories and visible in commit history.

HIGH Dev Workflow

GitHub Actions Secret Exfiltration

GitHub Actions secrets leaked through pull request workflows or compromised actions.

HIGH Ai Tools

Anthropic Claude Prompt Injection

System prompts or API configurations exposed, allowing attackers to manipulate Claude AI behavior through prompt injection attacks.

HIGH Containers

Docker Container Secrets

Secrets hardcoded in Dockerfiles, passed as environment variables, or embedded in Docker images.

HIGH Containers

Kubernetes Secret Exposure

Kubernetes secrets stored in base64 encoding (not encrypted) and accessible via API or etcd.

HIGH Supply Chain

npm Package Private Token Leak

npm authentication tokens accidentally published in package tarballs or .npmrc files.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

Discord Bot Token Leak

Discord bot tokens exposed in code repositories, allowing unauthorized bot control.

HIGH Credentials

OAuth Client Secret in JavaScript

OAuth 2.0 client secrets embedded in single-page applications or mobile apps.

HIGH Cloud

Supabase Anon Key Misuse

Supabase anonymous keys used without proper Row Level Security policies, exposing data.

HIGH Cloud

Cloudflare API Token Leak

Cloudflare Global API Key or scoped tokens exposed in DNS automation scripts or repositories.

HIGH Dev Workflow

Environment Variable Leakage

Environment variables containing secrets logged, exposed in error messages, or visible in process listings.

HIGH Credentials

JWT Secret Key Exposure

JWT signing keys hardcoded in source code or config files, allowing token forgery.

HIGH Supply Chain

PyPI Upload Token Exposure

PyPI API tokens or credentials exposed in CI/CD pipelines, logs, or configuration files.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

Twilio API Key Exposure

Twilio Account SID and Auth Token exposed in client-side code or public repositories.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

SendGrid API Key Leak

SendGrid API keys exposed in email templates, client code, or configuration files.

HIGH Cloud

Heroku API Key in Git

Heroku API keys or OAuth tokens committed to version control systems.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

Algolia Admin API Key Exposure

Algolia Admin API keys used in frontend code instead of search-only API keys.

HIGH Dev Workflow

CircleCI Environment Variable Leak

CircleCI environment variables or project API tokens exposed through build logs or context leaks.

HIGH Dev Workflow

GitLab Runner Token Exposure

GitLab CI/CD runner registration tokens or job tokens exposed in configuration files.

HIGH Containers

Helm Chart Secrets in Values

Kubernetes Helm chart values files containing plaintext secrets committed to repositories.

HIGH Supply Chain

Cargo Registry Token Leak

Rust Cargo registry tokens exposed in CI/CD pipelines or credentials files.

HIGH Cloud

Railway Project Token Exposure

Railway project tokens or API keys exposed in deployment scripts or CI/CD workflows.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

Postmark Server Token Leak

Postmark server API tokens exposed in email service implementations or configuration files.

HIGH Keys And Tokens

Contentful Management Token Leak

Contentful Content Management API tokens exposed instead of Content Delivery API tokens.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Google Maps API Key Leak

Google Maps API keys exposed without proper restrictions, allowing billing fraud.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Slack Webhook URL Leakage

Slack incoming webhook URLs exposed in public repositories or client-side code.

MEDIUM Dev Workflow

Netlify Deploy Key Exposure

Netlify personal access tokens or deploy keys leaked in CI/CD configurations or repositories.

MEDIUM Dev Workflow

Vercel Token Leakage

Vercel authentication tokens or deployment tokens exposed in workflow files or environment variables.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Datadog API Key Leak

Datadog API keys or application keys exposed in monitoring configurations or repositories.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Mapbox Access Token Abuse

Mapbox public access tokens used without URL restrictions, leading to billing abuse.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Sanity Studio Token Exposure

Sanity write tokens or deploy tokens exposed in client-side applications or repositories.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

New Relic License Key Exposure

New Relic license keys or user API keys exposed in application code or container images.

MEDIUM Keys And Tokens

Pusher API Credentials Exposure

Pusher app secret or cluster credentials exposed in client-side WebSocket implementations.

LOW Keys And Tokens

Sentry DSN Leakage

Sentry DSN (Data Source Name) URLs exposed in client-side code, allowing error spam.

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