Use of socket on HTTP port

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Metadata

ID: java-security/unencrypted-socket

Language: Java

Severity: Error

Category: Security

CWE: 319

Description

Do not initiate socket on unencrypted ports. Use secure alternatives.

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Non-Compliant Code Examples

class Class {

    public void test(){
        Socket soc = new Socket("www.google.com",80);
    }

}

Compliant Code Examples

class Class {

    public void test(){
        Socket soc = new Socket("www.google.com",443);
    }

}

How to use this rule

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rulesets:
  - java-security     # Rules to enforce Java security.

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