🔒 Security Fix: Remove Exposed GCP Service Account Private Key

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Security Vulnerability Fix

Issue: Exposed GCP Service Account Private Key
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.8
Fixed by: Ana Security Bot

🔍 Vulnerability Details

A GCP service account private key was hardcoded in the application configuration file, potentially allowing unauthorized access to Google Cloud Platform resources and services.

🛠️ Changes Made

• ✅ Removed hardcoded private key from config.py
• ✅ Implemented secure credential management using environment variables
• ✅ Updated configuration loading mechanism
• ✅ Added documentation for proper credential handling
• ✅ Updated dependency requirements

📁 Files Modified

• config.py - Removed hardcoded credentials
• main.py - Updated configuration loading
• requirements.txt - Added secure credential management dependencies

🔒 Security Impact

• Before: GCP private key exposed in source code
• After: Credentials securely managed via environment variables
• Risk Reduction: Eliminates risk of unauthorized GCP access
• Note: Previous key should be considered compromised and rotated

🚨 Required Actions

1. Immediately rotate the exposed GCP service account key
2. Update environment variables with new credentials
3. Review access logs for potential unauthorized usage
4. Verify proper access controls on new credentials

🧪 Testing Recommendations

• Verify application functionality with new credential management
• Confirm environment variables are properly loaded
• Test GCP service authentication
• Validate secure credential storage
• Run security scans to verify fix

📚 References

• Google Cloud Key Management Best Practices
• Secure Environment Variable Usage
• GCP Service Account Security

⚠️ Security Note

The exposed private key should be considered compromised. Please ensure:

1. The key is immediately rotated
2. All necessary security audits are performed
3. Access logs are reviewed for unauthorized usage

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