Sensitive data sent to Algolia detected.
- Rule ID: javascript_third_parties_algolia
- Languages: javascript
- Source: algolia.yml
Description
Leaking sensitive data to third-party data tools is a common cause of data leaks and can lead to data breaches. This rule looks for instances of sensitive data sent to Algolia.
Remediations
If you really need to identify users, use unique identifiers from the database.
const algoliaSearch = require('algoliasearch')
const myAlgolia = algoliaSearch("123", "123")
const index = myAlgolia.initIndex(user.uuid)
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_third_parties_algolia
To run only this rule during a scan, use the following flag
bearer scan /path/to/your-project/ --only-rule=javascript_third_parties_algolia
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