Sensitive data in a exception message detected.
- Rule ID: javascript_lang_exception
- Languages: javascript
- Source: exception.yml
Description
Leaking sensitive data to an exception is a common cause of data leaks and can lead to data breaches. This rule looks for instances of sensitive data sent to exceptions.
Remediations
❌ Avoid using sensitive data in exception messages:
throw new CustomError(`Error with ${user.email}`)✅ If you need to identify a user, ensure to use their unique identifier instead of their personal identifiable information:
throw new CustomError(`Error with ${user.uuid}`)