Websockets must use SSL connections

Metadata

ID: javascript-browser-security/insecure-websocket

Language: JavaScript

Severity: Warning

Category: Security

CWE: 319

Related CWEs:

Always use secure websocket communication. When using websocket, use addresses that are SSL-enabled.

const client = new WebSocket('ws://app.domain.tld')

const client = new WebSocket('wss://app.domain.tld')

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rulesets:
  - javascript-browser-security     # Rules to enforce JavaScript browser security.

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