Refactor: Remove explicit AWS credentials from MessageQueueConfiguration #2
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Removes the accessKey and secretKey fields from MessageQueueConfiguration.java and updates application.yaml to enable the use of the AWS SDK's default credential provider chain. This change enhances security by preventing the direct mapping or hardcoding of sensitive AWS credentials within the application's configuration classes. The application will now rely on more secure methods for credential discovery, such as IAM roles or environment variables, as managed by the DefaultCredentialsProvider. Key changes: - Removed `accessKey` and `secretKey` from `MessageQueueConfiguration.java`. - Set `aws.default-credentials-provider-chain-enabled=true` in `application.yaml`. - Removed redundant `accessKey` and `secretKey` from `status.messageQueue` in `application.yaml`.
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Refactor: Enhance Security by Removing Explicit AWS Credentials
Addresses a critical security vulnerability (CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials / CWE-287: Improper Authentication) by eliminating the direct inclusion of
accessKeyandsecretKeyinMessageQueueConfiguration.java.Security Risk Addressed:
Directly mapping AWS credentials in configuration classes, even if intended to be loaded from environment variables, poses a significant security risk. This configuration pattern could lead to:
Such exposure could grant unauthorized access to sensitive AWS resources, leading to potential data breaches or service disruptions.
Solution Implemented:
The application now leverages the AWS SDK's default credential provider chain. This is achieved by:
accessKeyandsecretKeyfields fromMessageQueueConfiguration.java.DefaultCredentialsProviderby settingaws.default-credentials-provider-chain-enabled=trueinapplication.yaml.accessKeyandsecretKeyentries from thestatus.messageQueueconfiguration inapplication.yaml.Benefits of this Approach:
This change ensures that AWS credentials are automatically and securely discovered from recommended sources, strengthening the overall security posture of the application.