Usage of insecure HTTP connection

Overview

• Rule ID: javascript_lang_http_insecure

• Applicable Languages: Javascriptscript

• Weakness ID: CWE-319

Description

Your application is vulnerable when connecting to APIs via insecure HTTP connections. HTTP does not encrypt data, leaving it exposed to interception and tampering. Ensure your application uses HTTPS for all connections, as it encrypts data in transit and enhances security.

Remediation Guidelines

• Avoid using HTTP for outgoing connections or API calls. This practice exposes your data to risks such as eavesdropping and tampering.

  const response = axios.get('http://insecure-api.com') // unsafe
  

• Ensure that all external connections, particularly API calls, utilize HTTPS to secure data in transit.

  const response = axios.get('https://secure-api.com')

References

• OWASP insecure transport

• CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

• OWASP Top 10: A02:2021 - Cryptographic Failures

Configuration

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