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Snyk API Key

Service Name: Snyk

Service Description: Snyk is a developer security platform that helps developers find and fix vulnerabilities in their code, open source dependencies, containers, and infrastructure as code. It provides tools for security scanning, monitoring, and remediation across the software development lifecycle.

Service Address: https://snyk.io/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the organization level for API access in Enterprise plans.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to Snyk's API, allowing users to scan projects, retrieve vulnerability data, manage organizations, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.

Secret Revokement URL: https://app.snyk.io/account/authorize

Secret Example: 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789012

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review the Snyk audit logs for unusual API calls or unauthorized access.
  • Check for unexpected project imports or scans initiated through the API.
  • Monitor for changes to organization settings or user permissions.
  • Look for unusual patterns of API usage, such as high-frequency calls or access from unexpected locations.
  • Verify if the API key was used to access sensitive project data or organization settings.

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to your Snyk account and navigate to Account Settings.
  • Go to the Authorizations section.
  • Locate the compromised API key and click Revoke to immediately invalidate it.
  • Create a new API key if needed, with appropriate scopes and permissions.
  • Update all legitimate integrations and CI/CD pipelines with the new API key.
  • Consider implementing IP restrictions for API access if available on your plan.
  • Review and update your secret management practices to prevent future exposures.