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Facebook App ID

Service Name: Facebook (Meta)

Service Description: Facebook App ID is a unique identifier assigned to applications that integrate with Facebook's platform. It's used for authentication and authorization when accessing Facebook APIs and services.

Service Address: https://developers.facebook.com/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured in the Facebook Developer Console under App Settings > Advanced > Security.

Secret Access Scope: Grants access to Facebook APIs and services based on the permissions requested during user authentication. Can be used to access user data, post content, manage ads, and integrate with other Facebook services.

Secret Revokement URL: https://developers.facebook.com/apps/

Secret Example: 123456789012345

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review the Facebook Developer Dashboard for unusual API calls or permission changes
  • Check the app's usage analytics for unexpected spikes in activity
  • Examine the app's user data access logs for unauthorized data retrieval
  • Verify recent changes to app settings, permissions, or webhooks
  • Monitor for unexpected authentication attempts from unusual locations
  • Review Facebook's security alerts for the application

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to the Facebook Developer Console at

https://developers.facebook.com/apps/

  • Select the compromised application
  • Navigate to Settings > Basic and reset the App Secret
  • Review and revoke any unnecessary permissions or product integrations
  • Update OAuth redirect URIs to remove any unauthorized endpoints
  • Consider implementing app review for additional security
  • Enable alerts for suspicious activities in the app dashboard
  • Update any client-side code that may contain the compromised credentials
  • Rotate any other associated secrets that might be compromised
  • Consider implementing IP restrictions for API access if appropriate