Weak encryption algorithm (DES) detected.
- Rule ID: javascript_lang_weak_encryption_des
- Languages: javascript
- Source: weak_encryption_des.yml
Description
A weak encryption library can lead to data breaches and greater security risk.
Remediations
According to OWASP, DES (Data Encryption Standard) is considered a weak encryption algorithm and therefore shouldn't be used.
✅ Use stronger encryption algorithms when storing data.
const crypto = require("crypto");
const cipher = crypto.createCipheriv("aes-256-cbc", key, iv);
const encrypted = cipher.update("my secret message", "utf8");
Resources
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_weak_encryption_des
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bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --only-rule=javascript_lang_weak_encryption_des
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