Insecure service configuration - usesCleartextTraffic
Description
The application has android:usesCleartextTraffic set to true, which allows it to access resources that do not use encryption, a situation that could be exploited by an attacker to perform MitM attacks and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
Impact
- Obtain sensitive information through MitM attacks. - Modify intercepted information with the aim of deceiving an application user.
Recommendation
The android:usesCleartextTraffic must be set to false.
Threat
Attacker without credentials from the same network segment as an application user.
Expected Remediation Time
⏱️ 15 minutes.
Requirements
130 - Limit password lifespan138 - Define lifespan for temporary passwords140 - Define OTP lifespanFixes