build: enable http #188
build: enable http #188
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WalkthroughThis update modifies three areas of the project. In the Android manifest, an attribute is added linking to a network security configuration file. In the BaseApplication class, the Changes
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app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml (1)
10-10: Network security configuration added correctly.This addition links to the XML network security configuration file which will allow HTTP traffic as intended by the PR. This is the standard approach for customizing network security settings in Android applications.
app/src/main/res/xml/network_security_config.xml (1)
1-9:✅ Verification successful
Security warning: Cleartext traffic permitted.
While this configuration correctly enables HTTP traffic as intended by the PR, it poses security risks as data transmitted over HTTP is not encrypted and vulnerable to interception. Since this is mentioned as a temporary measure until SSL is configured (per PR description), ensure to:
- Add a TODO comment indicating this is temporary
- Create a follow-up ticket to implement proper SSL
- Set a timeline for removing this cleartext permission
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <network-security-config> + <!-- TODO: Temporary solution until SSL is configured (see issue #1694) --> + <!-- SECURITY RISK: Remove this configuration once HTTPS is implemented --> <base-config cleartextTrafficPermitted="true"> <trust-anchors> <certificates src="system" /> </trust-anchors> </base-config> </network-security-config>
Security Warning: Cleartext Traffic Enabled
The current network security configuration permits cleartext HTTP traffic, which poses a security risk when transmitting unencrypted data. Since this is only a temporary measure until SSL is configured, please ensure that you complete the following actions:
- Add a TODO comment: Insert a comment in the XML file noting that this configuration is temporary and referencing the appropriate follow-up issue (e.g., issue #1694).
- Create a follow-up ticket: Document and track the transition to an HTTPS-only configuration.
- Set a removal timeline: Define when this temporary configuration should be removed once SSL is fully implemented.
The diff snippet below illustrates the recommended additions:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <network-security-config> + <!-- TODO: Temporary solution until SSL is configured (see issue #1694) --> + <!-- SECURITY RISK: Remove this configuration once HTTPS is implemented --> <base-config cleartextTrafficPermitted="true"> <trust-anchors> <certificates src="system" /> </trust-anchors> </base-config> </network-security-config>app/src/main/java/ai/elimu/analytics/BaseApplication.java (2)
45-47: Verify REST API compatibility with HTTP.Make sure the backend REST API is configured to accept HTTP requests. Some APIs enforce HTTPS and reject plaintext HTTP connections.
40-40:❓ Verification inconclusive
Security consideration: HTTP protocol usage.
Changing from HTTPS to HTTP successfully implements the PR objective of temporarily enabling HTTP. However, this change exposes the application to security risks like man-in-the-middle attacks.
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Security Risk: Temporary HTTP Usage in BaseApplication.java
The updated code now constructs the URL with
"http://"to meet the temporary PR objective. However, this adjustment still exposes the application to potential man-in-the-middle attacks if sensitive data is ever transmitted using this connection. The automated check for keywords related to sensitive data (such as passwords, tokens, or credentials) returned no matches, but this result alone may not be conclusive.
- Action Required: Please manually verify that no sensitive credentials or tokens are being transmitted over this HTTP connection in any network call within the codebase.
- Long-Term Reminder: Ensure that HTTPS is re-enabled as soon as possible to maintain the security integrity of the application.
Temporarily enable
httpuntil SSL gets configured for the backend: elimu-ai/webapp#1694Summary by CodeRabbit