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What is this endpoint?
.env.staging
A file where you can store your sensitive data like API keys, passwords, etc.
What an attacker could do
Exposes staging environment secrets such as database credentials and API keys; even if staging-only, reused or similar credentials and connection details give attackers a foothold and information about production architecture.
How to defend it
Keep env files outside the web root, deny dotfile access at the server, use distinct non-production credentials for staging, and rotate any exposed keys.
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