cwe-311-non-encrypted-storage

Remediate missing encryption of sensitive data in Java by replacing plaintext storage patterns in databases or configuration files with AES-256-GCM encryption and secure key management practices to protect data at rest.

CWE-311 is the missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability, occurring when personally identifiable information like passwords or SSNs is saved in plaintext in databases, exposing confidential data to unauthorized access.

Encrypt sensitive data before saving it to a database by applying AES-256-GCM encryption mechanisms to the plaintext information, ensuring that confidential user data is properly encrypted when at rest.

Yes, this encryption remediation handles plaintext in configuration files by identifying and fixing unencrypted sensitive data patterns in both configuration files and databases to ensure secure data handling.

AES-256-GCM is the required encryption standard for securing Java sensitive data, providing strong data protection for vulnerabilities like CWE-311 when used alongside secure key management practices.

Implement secure data handling for PII in Java when dealing with user data that includes personally identifiable information, ensuring the data is encrypted before being saved to prevent unauthorized access.