Sensitive Data Exposure - Unencrypted Transmission

Vulnerability Details

Severity:

High

Category:

network

Description

Sensitive data is transmitted over unencrypted channels, allowing attackers to intercept and read confidential information through network sniffing.

Risks

Attackers on the same network could capture sensitive data including credentials, personal information, session tokens, and financial data.

Remediation

Enforce TLS 1.2+ for all communications. Implement HSTS headers. Disable support for legacy protocols. Use secure cookie flags. Consider implementing certificate pinning for mobile applications.