Avoid RC4

Metadata

ID: javascript-node-security/avoid-crypto-rc4

Language: JavaScript

Severity: Warning

Category: Security

CWE: 328

Use of RC4 security protocol exposes your application to vulnerabilities.

var encrypted = CryptoJS.RC4.encrypt("Message", "Secret Passphrase");
var decrypted = CryptoJS.RC4.decrypt(encrypted, "Secret Passphrase");

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

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