fix: Remove hardcoded API keys security vulnerability#52
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fix: Remove hardcoded API keys security vulnerability#52piyushkumar0707 wants to merge 1 commit intoJotthecode:mainfrom
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- Replace hardcoded GOOGLE_API_KEY and CSE_ID with environment variables - Add proper error handling for missing environment variables - Create .gitignore to prevent accidental exposure of .env files - Add .env.example template for new contributors - Update README.md with comprehensive setup instructions - Add security notice about API key management Resolves security vulnerability where API keys were publicly visible in source code. This makes the application production-ready and follows security best practices.
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🔒 Security Fix: Remove Hardcoded API Keys
Problem
The application had hardcoded API keys exposed in
utils/chatbot.py:GOOGLE_API_KEYwas publicly visible in the repositoryCSE_IDwas also hardcoded and exposedSolution
.gitignoreto prevent accidental.envcommits.env.exampletemplate for new contributorsFiles Changed
utils/chatbot.py- Fixed security vulnerability.gitignore- New file to protect sensitive data.env.example- Template for required environment variablesREADME.md- Updated with setup instructions and security noticeTesting
Impact
This fix resolves a critical security vulnerability and makes the project production-ready.