Sensitive information in source code - IP
Description
Storing IP addresses in code can be a security-sensitive issue, as this can result in an attacker discovering a potentially sensitive address or network segment.
Impact
Get sensitive information or private secrets.
Recommendation
- Load sensitive data from safe sources such as, key vault services, configuration files properly encrypted or administrative environment variables.
Threat
Attacker with access to the source-code from the Internet.
Expected Remediation Time
⏱️ 30 minutes.
Requirements
145 - Protect system cryptographic keys156 - Source code without sensitive information266 - Disable insecure functionalitiesFixes