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Xero API Secret

Service Name: Xero

Service Description: Xero is a cloud-based accounting software platform for small and medium-sized businesses that provides tools for managing invoicing, bank reconciliation, inventory, purchasing, expenses, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.

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

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the application level through Xero's API settings.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to Xero accounting data, including invoices, contacts, bank transactions, and financial reports based on the scopes defined during OAuth setup.

Secret Revokement URL: https://developer.xero.com/app/manage

Secret Example: AEIO5JNGPVBRCJ8EAZVYFTROLM5GFCRKPASW9Q

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review the OAuth application connections in your Xero organization settings.
  • Check API request logs for unusual patterns or unauthorized access.
  • Monitor for unexpected changes to financial data, contacts, or invoices.
  • Review connected app permissions and ensure they align with business requirements.
  • Examine activity logs for actions performed outside normal business hours.

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to your Xero developer account at https://developer.xero.com/
  • Navigate to My Apps and select the application with the compromised credentials.
  • Click on "Settings" and regenerate the client secret.
  • Update the client secret in all legitimate applications using these credentials.
  • Review and potentially revoke any suspicious OAuth tokens.
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as IP restrictions.
  • Update your application to use the new client secret as soon as possible.
  • Monitor for any continued unauthorized access after credential rotation.