Fix code scanning alert no. 9: Dependency download using unencrypted communication channel #130
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Fixes /~https://github.com/GrantBirki/ldap-api/security/code-scanning/9
To fix the problem, we need to change the protocol of the source URL from HTTP to HTTPS. This ensures that the communication channel used to download dependencies is encrypted, protecting against potential MITM attacks. The change is straightforward and involves modifying the URL in the
Gemfile.Specifically, we need to update line 3 in the file
vendor/cache/activeldap-08d8f65f35f6/Gemfileto usehttps://rubygems.orginstead ofhttp://rubygems.org.Suggested fixes powered by Copilot Autofix. Review carefully before merging.