CRITICAL
Rule Definition
Using insecure parameters for this encoder could expose users to brute-force and other types of attacks.
Remediation
Always use recommended parameters.
Violation Code Sample
final int strengthKO1 = 1;
final int strengthKO2 = 11;
PasswordEncoder pe = new BCryptPasswordEncoder(strengthKO1, random); // insecure parameters
Fixed Code Sample
PasswordEncoder pe = new BCryptPasswordEncoder(); // OK
// Other solution:
final int strengthOK1 = 12;
PasswordEncoder pe = new BCryptPasswordEncoder(strengthOK1); // OK
Reference
CWE-916: Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/916.html
CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/522.html
Related Technologies
Technical Criterion
Secure Coding - Input Validation
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