User preferences endpoint without HTTPS

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Description

This API endpoint handles user profile settings over an unencrypted channel.

Using plain HTTP for APIs is a significant security risk because it exposes sensitive data to potential interception, manipulation, and unauthorized access. Services must only provide HTTPS endpoints.

Remediation

Implement the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) header to instruct the user’s browser to always request the site over HTTPS.

References

Reference	Description
OWASP - Transport Layer Security Cheat Sheet	Transport Layer Security Cheat Sheet: guidance implementing transport layer protection for applications using Transport Layer Security (TLS).