Tag: networking
Not setting the connection timeout parameter can cause a blocking socket connection.
Connections that use insecure protocols transmit data in cleartext, which can leak sensitive information.
The os.close()
does not work on some platforms.
Binding to all network interfaces can open a service up to traffic on interfaces that are not properly documented or secured.
Hardcoding an IP address can cause security problems.
Insufficient sanitization of potentially untrusted URLs on the server side can allow server requests to unwanted destinations.