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Security checkMay 13, 2024

Password Input on HTTP

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Medium severityApplication MisconfigurationData SecurityNetwork Security

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Description

When passwords are sent over unencrypted HTTP traffic, attackers can intercept and capture them easily, leading to unauthorized access to user accounts, sensitive data exposure, and potential compromise of the entire system.

Recommendation

Enforce the use of HTTPS to encrypt sensitive data transmission, including passwords. Ensure that all login pages, forms, and authentication mechanisms are served over HTTPS to protect user credentials.

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