Repository publicized

ID

repository_publicized

Severity

critical

Resource

Repository

Description

Detects whether a private repository has been made public.

Impact

A private repository made public can have negative impacts on an organization. Here are some potential consequences:

  • Exposure of Sensitive Information: It can expose sensitive information, including proprietary code, trade secrets, and customer data, to the public. This can lead to a loss of competitive advantage, reputational damage, and legal liability.

  • Intellectual Property Infringement: It can lead to intellectual property infringement, as others may use the code without permission. This can result in legal action and financial losses.

  • Security Risks: It can create security risks, as the code may contain vulnerabilities or exploits that can be used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to the organization’s systems or data.

  • Loss of Control: It can result in loss of control over the code, as it can be accessed and modified by anyone on the internet. This can make it difficult for the organization to maintain the integrity and security of the codebase.

  • Reputation Damage: It can cause reputational damage to the organization, as it may be seen as a breach of trust by stakeholders. This can lead to loss of customers, investors, and partners.

Supported Technologies

This detector is supported by the following sensors:

Azure Sensor  Azure Sensor

Bitbucket Sensor   Bitbucket Sensor

GitHub Actions   GitHub Sensor

GitHub Actions   GitHub Audit Log

GitLab Sensor   GitLab Sensor