275 – Non-encrypted confidential information - Local data
Description
Confidential firebase data is stored in plain text on the devices local storage allowing an attacker who has access to the physical device and bypasses the device security mechanism to view it without any encryption in case of theft or loss.
Impact
Obtain firebase credentials to compromise more resources or services.
Recommendation
Encrypt all sensitive information that is transported or stored within the application according to the organizations policies.
Threat
Unauthorized attacker with physical access to device.
Expected Remediation Time
Score 4.0
Default score using CVSS 4.0. It may change depending on the context of the src.
Base 4.0
- Attack vector: P
- Attack complexity: H
- Attack Requirements: N
- Privileges required: N
- User interaction: N
- Confidentiality (VC): L
- Integrity (VI): N
- Availability (VA): N
- Confidentiality (SC): N
- Integrity (SI): N
- Availability (SA): N
Threat 4.0
- Exploit maturity: U