Credential Type Analysis: 664 Exposed Secrets in May 2026
A breakdown of 664 credential exposure findings by type across 154 repositories.
Methodology: Analysis performed using Repobility’s proprietary multi-dimensional scanning engine.
Credential Type Distribution
| Credential Type | Findings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Password / Secret | 135 | 20.3% |
| API Key | 40 | 6.0% |
| Database Credential | 38 | 5.7% |
| Access Token | 4 | 0.6% |
Severity Distribution
| Severity | Count |
|---|---|
| Info | 373 |
| High | 125 |
| Critical | 93 |
| Medium | 59 |
| Low | 14 |
Data sourced from Repobility’s continuous code intelligence platform analyzing 128,000+ repositories. Updated May 16, 2026.