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KeystoneJS Admin API Key

Service Name: KeystoneJS

Service Description: KeystoneJS is an open-source headless CMS and application framework built on Node.js and GraphQL. It provides a powerful admin UI and API for content management, allowing developers to build database-backed applications quickly.

Service Address: https://keystonejs.com/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be implemented at the application level through custom middleware, but are not built into the Admin API key functionality by default.

Secret Access Scope: Grants full administrative access to the KeystoneJS Admin API, allowing management of all content, users, and system settings through GraphQL operations.

Secret Revokement URL: Does not exist (KeystoneJS typically requires manual regeneration of keys through code or database updates)

Secret Example: ks_admin_a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0k1l2m3n4o5p6

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review server logs for unusual API requests or access patterns
  • Check for unexpected content or user modifications in the admin interface
  • Monitor for unauthorized GraphQL operations, especially mutations
  • Examine database logs for unusual query patterns or data modifications
  • Look for access from unexpected IP addresses or locations

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Regenerate the Admin API key by updating your KeystoneJS configuration

  • Update the key in your application's environment variables or configuration files

  • Restart your KeystoneJS application to apply the new key
  • Update any services or applications that legitimately use the Admin API key
  • Consider implementing additional authentication methods such as JWT tokens
  • Review and strengthen your access control policies within KeystoneJS
  • Implement IP restrictions at the application or network level if possible