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OpenAI Admin API Key Detection Scanner

This scanner detects the use of OpenAI Admin Token Exposure in digital assets.

Short Info


Level

Medium

Single Scan

Single Scan

Can be used by

Asset Owner

Estimated Time

10 seconds

Time Interval

12 days 8 hours

Scan only one

URL

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OpenAI offers a range of capabilities for developers to integrate powerful AI features into their applications. These capabilities are accessed via an API that requires secure authentication and authorization. The API is widely used in various applications for natural language processing, machine learning tasks, and other AI functions.

Token exposure in digital environments can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive services and information. It poses a security risk by potentially granting unintended access to internal systems and sensitive data.

The technical vulnerability focuses on the exposure of administrative API keys. In particular, a vulnerability within endpoints serving sensitive keys might lead to exposure if appropriate security measures are not implemented. Affected areas might include insufficiently protected logs or inactive key revocation mechanisms.

When admin API tokens are exposed, malicious actors can gain access to administrative functionalities. This compromise can lead to data breaches, unauthorized data manipulation, and service disruptions.

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