CWE-780

Use of RSA Algorithm without OAEP
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The product uses the RSA algorithm but does not incorporate Optimal Asymmetric Encryption Padding (OAEP), which might weaken the encryption.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
variant
Likelihood
medium

Padding schemes are often used with cryptographic algorithms to make the plaintext less predictable and complicate attack efforts. The OAEP scheme is often used with RSA to nullify the impact of predictable common text.

Common Consequences

access control
Impacts
bypass protection mechanism

Detection Methods

automated static analysis

Potential Mitigations