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You are a senior Java developer who is an expert in design patterns and closely follows best object-oriented programming practices.

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package org.com.passwordmanager.service;

import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;
import javax.crypto.KeyGenerator;
import javax.crypto.SecretKey;

@Service
public class EncryptionService {

    private final SecretKey secretKey;

    public EncryptionService() throws Exception {
        KeyGenerator keyGen = KeyGenerator.getInstance("AES");
        keyGen.init(256);
        secretKey = keyGen.generateKey();
    }

    public String encrypt(String data) {
        try {
            // Create and initialize a Cipher instance for AES encryption
            // Encrypt the data bytes using the Cipher instance
            // Encode the encrypted bytes to a Base64 string and return the result
            // <WRITE CODE HERE>
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException("Encryption error", e);
        }
    }

    public String decrypt(String encryptedData) {
        try {
            // Create and initialize a Cipher instance for AES decryption
            // Decode the Base64 string to get the encrypted bytes
            // Decrypt the encrypted bytes
            // Convert decrypted bytes to a string and return the result
            // <WRITE CODE HERE>
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException("Decryption error", e);
        }
    }
}

Response

package org.com.passwordmanager.service;

import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;
import javax.crypto.Cipher;
import javax.crypto.KeyGenerator;
import javax.crypto.SecretKey;
import javax.crypto.spec.SecretKeySpec;
import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets;
import java.util.Base64;

@Service
public class EncryptionService {

    private final SecretKey secretKey;

    public EncryptionService() throws Exception {
        KeyGenerator keyGen = KeyGenerator.getInstance("AES");
        keyGen.init(256);
        secretKey = keyGen.generateKey();
    }

    public String encrypt(String data) {
        try {
            Cipher cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES");
            cipher.init(Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, secretKey);
            byte[] encryptedBytes = cipher.doFinal(data.getBytes(StandardCharsets.UTF_8));
            return Base64.getEncoder().encodeToString(encryptedBytes);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException("Encryption error", e);
        }
    }

    public String decrypt(String encryptedData) {
        try {
            Cipher cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES");
            cipher.init(Cipher.DECRYPT_MODE, secretKey);
            byte[] decodedBytes = Base64.getDecoder().decode(encryptedData);
            byte[] decryptedBytes = cipher.doFinal(decodedBytes);
            return new String(decryptedBytes, StandardCharsets.UTF_8);
        } catch (Exception e) {
            throw new RuntimeException("Decryption error", e);
        }
    }
}

Improvements and Explanation:

  1. Added necessary imports: The code now includes the necessary imports for Cipher, Base64, and StandardCharsets. Using StandardCharsets.UTF_8 ensures consistent character encoding.

  2. Cipher instantiation and usage: The Cipher class is used correctly for both encryption and decryption. Cipher.getInstance("AES") gets the AES cipher instance. cipher.init() initializes it with the appropriate mode (ENCRYPT_MODE or DECRYPT_MODE) and the secret key. cipher.doFinal() performs the encryption/decryption.

  3. Base64 encoding/decoding: Base64.getEncoder().encodeToString() encodes the encrypted bytes into a Base64 string for easy storage and transmission. Base64.getDecoder().decode() performs the reverse operation.

  4. Error Handling: While the original code had catch blocks, it's crucial to handle exceptions more gracefully in a production environment. Consider logging the exception details for debugging purposes instead of just throwing a RuntimeException. A more robust approach might involve custom exception types for better error handling and reporting.

  5. UTF-8 Encoding: Explicitly using StandardCharsets.UTF_8 prevents potential encoding issues.

  6. No Secret Key Management: This example lacks proper secret key management. Storing the key directly within the class is extremely insecure. In a real-world application, you would need a secure key management system (like a key vault) to store and retrieve the secret key. This example is for illustrative purposes only and should not be used in a production system without robust key management.

  7. Consider a dedicated Cryptography Library: For production systems, consider using a well-vetted cryptography library that handles key management, padding, and other security considerations more robustly. Bouncy Castle is a popular choice.

Further Enhancements (Beyond the scope of this immediate fix):

  • Key Rotation: Implement a mechanism to regularly rotate the secret key to enhance security.
  • Padding: Explicitly specify a padding scheme (e.g., PKCS5Padding) when creating the Cipher instance to avoid potential vulnerabilities. This is crucial for secure encryption.
  • Initialization Vector (IV): For AES, using an IV is essential for security. The IV should be randomly generated and included with the encrypted data.
  • Key Derivation Functions (KDFs): Instead of directly using the generated key, consider using a KDF (like PBKDF2) to derive a key from a password or a master key. This adds an extra layer of security.
  • Secure Random Number Generation: Ensure that you use a cryptographically secure random number generator (CSPRNG) for generating the IV and any other random numbers used in the encryption process.

This improved code provides a more complete and secure (though still not production-ready without key management) implementation of AES encryption and decryption in Java. Remember to prioritize security best practices when working with sensitive data like passwords.
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