SYM_PY_0085 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

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

Description

The code is making HTTP requests using 'http://' instead of 'https://', which means data sent and received is not encrypted. This exposes any transmitted information to potential interception.

Impact

Unencrypted HTTP requests can allow attackers to eavesdrop on sensitive data, such as authentication tokens or user information, leading to data breaches or account compromise. This can undermine user privacy and the security of your application.