Paypal secrets found in logs

firetail:insight-paypal-secrets-in-logs.

Type:

Detection

Rule Severity:

Info

Tokens that match the format for Paypal secret keys were found in the logs of the affected API.

PayPal secrets refer to sensitive credentials used for authentication and API access with PayPal services. These include API keys, client secrets, or access tokens that are critical for secure communication between your application and PayPal’s servers.

Remediation

Paypal secret keys should not be transmitted over the network. Review the logs in question and verify that the transmission of secrets is happening in accordance with your security policies.

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