Additional Notes
Why avoid exposing the password field in APIs?
Track: Java
Topic: Spring Core
Focus: DTOs and Entities
Java: DTOs and Entities
Answer
Exposing passwords is a major security risk.
Exposing password fields in API responses can lead to severe security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access. Always ensure that sensitive fields like passwords are either not included in DTOs or are properly secured and encrypted before any potential exposure. For example, always exclude `password` from a `UserDTO`.
Exposing password fields in API responses can lead to severe security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access. Always ensure that sensitive fields like passwords are either not included in DTOs or are properly secured and encrypted before any potential exposure. For example, always exclude `password` from a `UserDTO`.
Topics: DTOs and Entities Java Spring Core