How do I properly handle secrets with Bamboo 6.2 onwards

[Ishika Khanna]

In Bamboo versions which support Specs, how do I correctly handle secrets in my build plans? Storing them in plain text in the repository seems like bad practice.

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[Boris Van Hardeveld]

@Ishika Khanna @leozilla @howt723 It seems like an identical question has been asked before at https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Bamboo-questions/How-do-I-properly-handle-secrets-with-Bamboo-6-2-onwards/qaq-p/679896

Please have a look at the discussion over there. In particular, https://marketplace.atlassian.com/1221965 might interest you.

[leozilla]

I am using bambo 6.10 and have exactly the same question.

When naming them something like "password", "secret" bamboo does automatically treat them as secret data, which is good but you cannot access those values in script files which is a real problem.

One workaround is to inject them manually again via a InjectVariablesTask:

```

new ScriptTask()
        .inlineBody(format("echo 'dev_secret_access_key='${bamboo_aws_dev_secret_access_key} >> %s", AWS_PROPS_FILE)),
new InjectVariablesTask().path(AWS_PROPS_FILE).namespace("aws"),
new ScriptTask().inlineBody("rm " + AWS_PROPS_FILE)

This works but its very tedious and ugly.

[crunchyanimes]

In Bamboo 6.2 and later, the proper way to handle secrets is by using Bamboo’s built-in variables and marking them as secret so they are masked in logs and not exposed in the UI. For deployment projects, environment-specific variables and linked repositories help keep sensitive credentials like API keys or passwords out of scripts. Integrating Bamboo with external secret managers such as HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager adds an extra layer of security. Hardcoding secrets in scripts should always be avoided. For detailed tips and best practices on managing sensitive data in CI/CD pipelines, you can also check out helpful guides at https://crunchyanimesapk.com

[crunchyanimes]

In Bamboo 6.2 and later, handling secrets properly is crucial for secure build and deployment pipelines. The recommended approach is to use **Bamboo’s built-in variable management system**. You can mark variables as **“secure”**, which ensures that their values are encrypted and not exposed in logs or UI. These secure variables can include API keys, passwords, or other sensitive information needed for builds and deployments.

Additionally, you can integrate Bamboo with external secret management solutions like **HashiCorp Vault** or **AWS Secrets Manager** for more advanced secret handling. Using these integrations ensures that sensitive information is centrally managed and rotated regularly without hardcoding them into build scripts or repositories.

Always avoid storing secrets directly in code, configuration files, or shared scripts. Instead, reference them through Bamboo’s secure variables or external secret management tools. Proper access control and auditing are also recommended to ensure that only authorized users can modify or view secrets.

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