In the file 01.py, specifically on line 34, your Telegram token is hardcoded directly into the source code. This practice makes the token vulnerable to potential attackers and unauthorized access, compromising the security of your Telegram bot and the sensitive information it manages.
Suggested Solution
To mitigate this security risk, I propose adopting a more secure approach by utilizing the python-dotenv package to manage your sensitive configuration data. This will involve creating an environment file (.env) to securely store your Telegram token, separate from the source code.
Steps to Implement
Install python-dotenv: Begin by installing the python-dotenv package using the following command:
pip install python-dotenv
Create .env File: In the root directory of our project, create a file named .env and add the following line:
TELEGRAM_TOKEN=your_telegram_token_here
Update Codebase: Replace the hardcoded token on line 34 of 01.py with the following code to access the token from the environment variable:
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
load_dotenv()
TELEGRAM_TOKEN = os.getenv("TELEGRAM_TOKEN")
Issue Description
In the file 01.py, specifically on line 34, your Telegram token is hardcoded directly into the source code. This practice makes the token vulnerable to potential attackers and unauthorized access, compromising the security of your Telegram bot and the sensitive information it manages.
Suggested Solution
To mitigate this security risk, I propose adopting a more secure approach by utilizing the
python-dotenv
package to manage your sensitive configuration data. This will involve creating an environment file (.env
) to securely store your Telegram token, separate from the source code.Steps to Implement
Install python-dotenv: Begin by installing the
python-dotenv
package using the following command:Create .env File: In the root directory of our project, create a file named .env and add the following line:
Update Codebase: Replace the hardcoded token on line 34 of 01.py with the following code to access the token from the environment variable: