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Security checkMay 13, 2024

SSL 3 enabled

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Medium severitySSL/TLSEncryptionServer Misconfiguration

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Description

SSL version 3 is vulnerable to padding oracle attacks and other cryptographic weaknesses, making it insecure for use in secure communication.

Recommendation

To mitigate security risks, disable SSL 3 and upgrade to more secure protocols such as TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3.

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See something that needs correcting? Let us knowUpdated May 13, 2024