Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

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

Description

The code establishes a connection using the Telnet protocol, which does not encrypt data sent over the network. This means any information, including passwords or sensitive commands, is transmitted in cleartext and can be intercepted.

Impact

Attackers could easily capture and read sensitive data transmitted over Telnet, leading to credential theft or exposure of confidential information. This can result in unauthorized access to systems, data breaches, and potential regulatory violations for the organization.