Sensitive data in a logger message detected.
- Rule ID: java_lang_logger
- Languages: java
- Source: logger.yml
Description
Leaking sensitive data to loggers is a common cause of data leaks and can lead to data breaches. This rule looks for instances of sensitive data sent to loggers.
Remediations
❌ Avoid using sensitive data in logger messages:
logger.info(user.email)
✅ If you need to identify a user, use their unique identifier instead of their personal identifiable information:
logger.info(user.uuid)
Resources
Associated CWE
- CWE-209: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
- CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
OWASP Top 10
Ready to take the next step? Join the Bearer Cloud waitlist.