Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Property
Language
Severity
CWE	CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
OWASP	A03:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
Confidence Level	Medium
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	Low

Description#

The code uses the XOR cipher for encryption, which is a weak and outdated algorithm that can be easily broken. Sensitive data protected this way can be quickly decrypted by attackers.

Impact#

If exploited, attackers can easily recover confidential information such as passwords, personal data, or business secrets. This could lead to data breaches, loss of trust, and compliance violations.