API Keys in Frontend Code: Still the #1 Finding
Security
After analyzing scan results, the single most common critical finding is API keys and secrets exposed in client-side code.
It shows up everywhere:
- Firebase config objects with full admin keys
- Stripe publishable keys mixed with secret keys
- AWS credentials in JavaScript bundles
- .env files committed to public repos
The fix is always the same: move secrets server-side, use environment variables, and add .env to .gitignore.
Yet it keeps happening. If you're using AI to generate code, double-check what it puts in your frontend files. LLMs love to hardcode example API keys that look suspiciously real.
Run a free demo scan on your project — you might be surprised what turns up.
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