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Non-encrypted confidential information - Keys

Description​

Confidential information is stored in plain text allowing an attacker to view it without any encryption.

Impact​

Obtain sensitive information that can compromise system resources.

Recommendation​

Encrypt all sensitive information that is transported or stored within the application according to the organizations policies.

Threat​

Attacker with access to source code from the Internet.

Expected Remediation Time​

⌚ 30 minutes.

Score​

Default score using CVSS 3.1. It may change depending on the context of the vulnerability.

Base​

  • Attack vector: N
  • Attack complexity: L
  • Privileges required: L
  • User interaction: N
  • Scope: U
  • Confidentiality: L
  • Integrity: N
  • Availability: N

Temporal​

  • Exploit code madurity: P
  • Remediation level: X
  • Report confidence: X

Result​

  • Vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:X/RC:X
  • Score:
    • Base: 4.3
    • Temporal: 4.1
  • Severity:
    • Base: Medium
    • Temporal: Medium

Code Examples​

Compliant code​

All sensitive credentials are stored as encrypted secrets

import { initializeDB } from db_model;

const firebaseConfig = {
  //Get encrypted keys from the server
};

async function getUsers(db) {
  ....
}

Non compliant code​

There are sensitive credentials stored in the source code

import { initializeDB } from db_model;

const firebaseConfig = {
  const ADMIN = "admin";
  const PASSWORD = "1234"
};

async function getUsers(db) {
  ....
}

Requirements​

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