Sensitive data detected as part of a dynamic file generation.
- Rule ID: javascript_lang_file_generation
- Languages: javascript
- Source: file_generation.yml
Description
It is not uncommon to generate logs, backups, or data exports to static file formats. This rule checks if code exists to write sensitive data to static files.
Remediations
Avoid writing sensitive data to logs, backups, or exports whenever possible. Instead obfuscate and/or filter the data to exclude sensitive information.
Associated CWE
OWASP Top 10
Configuration
To skip this rule during a scan, use the following flag
bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --skip-rule=javascript_lang_file_generation
To run only this rule during a scan, use the following flag
bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --only-rule=javascript_lang_file_generation
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