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.

Learn More

• CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
• Use of Unencrypted Socket

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);
    }

}