Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Property	Value
Language
Severity
CWE	CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
OWASP	A03:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
Confidence Level	Low
Impact Level	Low
Likelihood Level	Low

Description

The code creates a network socket without encryption, which means data sent over the connection is transmitted in plain text. This makes it easy for attackers to intercept and read sensitive information.

Impact

If exploited, attackers on the same network could capture and view confidential data such as passwords or personal information sent through the socket. This can lead to data breaches, loss of user trust, and possible regulatory violations.