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Okta Client Secret

Service Name: Okta

Service Description: Okta is a leading identity and access management platform that provides cloud software to help companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, website web services, and devices.

Service Address: https://www.okta.com/

Validation Type: API Auth, NHI Enriched

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the organization level through Okta's network zones feature, allowing access only from specific IP ranges.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to Okta APIs, allowing management of users, groups, applications, and authentication flows. Used in OAuth 2.0 flows for application integration.

Secret Revokement URL: https://help.okta.com/en-us/Content/Topics/Apps/Apps_App_Integration_Wizard_OIDC.htm

Secret Example: 8ghdS2Dc_CxuxQuWTQrKWnSRTdkPPw9J7Oy5bD4r

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review Okta System Log for unusual authentication attempts or API calls
  • Check for unexpected application integrations or OAuth grants
  • Monitor for unusual user provisioning or deprovisioning activities
  • Examine API token usage patterns for anomalies
  • Verify if there are any unauthorized changes to authentication policies

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to your Okta Admin Console

  • Navigate to Applications > Applications

  • Select the application associated with the compromised client secret
  • Go to the "General" tab and click "Edit" in the "Client Credentials" section
  • Click "Generate new client secret" to invalidate the old one
  • Save the new client secret securely
  • Update all legitimate integrations with the new client secret
  • Review and update any IP restrictions or network zones as needed
  • Consider implementing shorter rotation periods for client secrets
  • Enable System Log monitoring for suspicious activities