DevSecOps Blueprint: from Vulnerability Management and Security-by-Design to Pipeline Integrity

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My Travis Personal Token leaked! What should I do?

What is a Travis Personal Token and how it is used?

A Travis Personal Token is a unique access token generated by the Travis CI platform that allows secure authentication and authorization for accessing external services and resources within a CI/CD pipeline.

When it comes to Travis Personal Token, developers should be aware of the following main use cases:

  • Authentication: The Travis Personal Token is used to authenticate and authorize access to Travis CI services, allowing developers to securely interact with their CI/CD pipelines.
  • API Access: Developers can use the Travis Personal Token to programmatically access and manipulate their build configurations, build statuses, and other Travis CI resources via the API.
  • Integration with Third-Party Services: The Travis Personal Token can be utilized to integrate Travis CI with other tools and services, enabling automated workflows and enhancing the overall development process.

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1. Code snippets to prevent Travis Personal Token hardcoding using environment variables

Using environment variables for storing sensitive information like Travis Personal Tokens is considered secure for the following reasons:

  • Environment variables are not hard-coded in the codebase, reducing the risk of accidental exposure through version control.
  • They are stored outside of the codebase and are not visible in the source code, providing an additional layer of security.
  • Environment variables can be managed and rotated easily, allowing for better control over access to sensitive information.

How to secure your secrets using environment variables

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2. Code snippet to prevent Travis Personal Token hardcoding using AWS Secrets Manager

Using AWS Secrets Manager to manage Travis Personal Tokens is a secure way to handle sensitive data. Here are code snippets in five different programming languages that demonstrate how to retrieve the Travis Personal Token from AWS Secrets Manager.

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3. Code snippet to prevent Travis Personal Token hardcoding using HashiCorp Vault

Using HashiCorp Vault for managing Travis Personal Tokens is a great way to enhance security. Here are code snippets in five different programming languages for securely handling a Travis Personal Token using HashiCorp Vault.

Remember to replace the VAULT_ADDR and VAULT_TOKEN with your Vault server address and authentication token. The snippets assume that the Travis Personal Token is stored under the api_key field within Vault. The specifics of the Vault path and field names should be adjusted to match your Vault setup.

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4. Code snippet to prevent Travis Personal Token hardcoding using CyberArk Conjur

Using CyberArk Conjur to manage Travis Personal Token is a secure way to handle sensitive data. Here are code snippets in five different programming languages that demonstrate how to retrieve the Travis Personal Token from CyberArk Conjur.

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How to generate a Travis Personal Token?

To generate a Travis Personal Token, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Travis CI website and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the page and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Scroll down to the "Personal Access Tokens" section and click on "Create token".
  4. Enter a description for the token to help you identify its purpose.
  5. Select the desired permissions for the token (e.g., read, write, or delete access).
  6. Click on the "Create token" button to generate the token.
  7. Copy the generated token and securely store it in a safe place as it will not be displayed again.

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My Travis Personal Token leaked, what are the possible reasons?

There are several reasons why a Travis Personal Token might have been leaked:

  • Accidental exposure in code repositories or configuration files
  • Sharing the token with unauthorized individuals
  • Using weak or easily guessable token values
  • Falling victim to phishing attacks or social engineering
  • Failure to rotate or revoke tokens regularly

What are the risks of leaking a Travis Personal Token

When it comes to secret management, it is crucial for developers to understand the risks associated with leaking a Travis Personal Token. This token is a sensitive piece of information that, if exposed, can lead to serious security breaches and compromises. Here are some of the risks that developers should be aware of:

  • Unauthorized access: Leaking a Travis Personal Token can allow unauthorized individuals to gain access to your Travis CI account, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation.
  • Malicious activities: Hackers can use a leaked token to perform malicious activities within your CI/CD pipeline, such as injecting malicious code or altering build processes.
  • Data exposure: If a Travis Personal Token is exposed, it can potentially expose sensitive data stored within your CI/CD environment, putting your organization at risk of data breaches.
  • Reputation damage: A security incident resulting from a leaked token can damage your organization's reputation and erode trust with customers and stakeholders.

Therefore, it is essential for developers to follow best practices in secret management and ensure that Travis Personal Tokens are securely stored and never shared or exposed in public repositories or insecure channels.

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Travis Personal Token security best practices

  • Avoid embedding the secret directly in your code. Instead, use environment variables or secrets managers
  • Secure storage: store the Travis Personal Token in a secure location, such as a password manager or a secrets management service.
  • Regular rotation: periodically rotate the API key to minimize the risk of long-term exposure.
  • Restrict permissions: apply the principle of least privilege by only granting the key the minimum necessary permissions.
  • Monitor usage: regularly check the usage logs for any unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts.
  • Implement access controls: limit the number of users who have access to the secret and enforce strong authentication measures.
  • Use a secrets manager: utilize secret management tools like CyberArk or AWS Secrets Manager for enhanced security.

By adhering to the best practices, you can significantly reduce the risk associated with Travis Personal Token usage and improve the overall security of your Travis Personal Token implementations.

Exposing secrets on GitHub: What to do after leaking Credential and API keys

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Travis Personal Token leak remediation: what to do

What to do if you expose a secret: How to stay calm and respond to an incident [cheat sheet included]

How to check if Travis Personal Token was used by malicious actors

  • Review Access Logs: Check the access logs of your Travis Personal Token account for any unauthorized access or unusual activity. Pay particular attention to access from unfamiliar IP addresses (if you haven’t set up a specific allow list) or at odd hours.
  • Monitor Usage Patterns: Look for anomalies in the usage patterns, such as unexpected spikes in data access or transfer.
  • Check Active Connections and Operations: Review the list of active connections and recent operations on your database. Unusual or unauthorized operations might indicate malicious use.
  • Audit API Usage: If possible, audit the usage of your API key through any logging or monitoring services you have integrated with Travis Personal Token. This can give insights into any unauthorized use of your key.

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Steps to revoke the Travis Personal Token

Generate a new Travis Personal Token:

  • Log into your Travis Personal Token account.
  • Navigate to the API section and generate a new API key.

Update Services with the new key:

  • Replace the compromised key with the new key in all your services that use this API key.
  • Ensure all your applications and services are updated with the new key before deactivating the old one.

Deactivate the old Travis Personal Token:

  • Once the new key is in place and everything is functioning correctly, deactivate the old API key.
  • This can typically be done from the same section where you generated the new key.

Monitor after key rotation:

  • After deactivating the old key, monitor your systems closely to ensure that all services are running smoothly and that there are no unauthorized access attempts.

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How to understand which services will stop working

  • Inventory of services: keep an inventory of all services and applications that utilize your Travis Personal Token.
  • Communication and documentation: Ensure that your team is aware of which services are dependent on the key. Maintain documentation for quick reference.
  • Testing: before deactivating the old key, test your services with the new key in a staging environment. This helps in identifying any services that might face issues post rotation.
  • Fallback strategies: Have a fallback or emergency plan in case a critical service fails after the key rotation. This might include temporary measures or quick rollback procedures.

In summary, the remediation process involves identifying potential misuse, carefully rotating the key, and ensuring minimal disruption to services. Being proactive and having a well-documented process can greatly reduce the risks associated with a compromised API key.

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What about other secrets?

GitGuardian helps developers keep 350+ types of secrets out of source code. GitGuardian’s automated secrets detection and remediation solution secure every step of the development lifecycle, from code to cloud:

  • On developer workstations with git hooks (pre-commit and pre-push);
  • On code sharing platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket;
  • In CI environments (Circle CI, Travis CI, Jenkins CI, GitHub Actions, and many more);
  • In Docker images.

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Environment Variables
Environment Variables
Environment Variables

charge

nullable string

For card errors, the ID of the failed charge.

payment_method_type

nullable string

If the error is specific to the type of payment method, the payment method type that had a problem. This field is only populated for invoice-related errors.

doc_url

nullable string

A URL to more information about the error code reported.

request_log_url

nullable string

A URL to the request log entry in your dashboard.

charge

nullable string

If the error is specific to the type of payment method, the payment method type that had a problem. This field is only populated for invoice-related errors.

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type

enum

For some errors that could be handled programmatically, a short string indicating the error code reported.

charge

nullable string

If the error is specific to the type of payment method, the payment method type that had a problem. This field is only populated for invoice-related errors.

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type

enum

For some errors that could be handled programmatically, a short string indicating the error code reported.

payment_intent

nullable object

The PaymentIntent object for errors returned on a request involving a PaymentIntent.

setup_intent

nullable object

The SetupIntent object for errors returned on a request involving a SetupIntent.

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type

enum

For some errors that could be handled programmatically, a short string indicating the error code reported.

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For some errors that could be handled programmatically, a short string indicating the error code reported.

CLIENT LIBRARIES

$ gem install stripe
$ pip install stripe
$ composer require stripe/stripe-php
MAVEN
<dependency>
  <groupId>com.stripe</groupId>
  <artifactId>stripe-java</artifactId>
  <version>24.16.0</version>
</dependency>

GRADLE
compile "com.stripe:stripe-java:24.16.0"
$ npm install --save stripe
$ go get github.com/stripe/stripe-go/v76
$ nuget install Stripe.net
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