leakable

Prone to dripping

Leakable describes something capable of being leaked—whether literally, as a container that might allow liquid to escape, or figuratively, as information susceptible to unauthorized disclosure: The document was marked confidential but proved highly leakable.

The figurative sense dominates contemporary usage, especially regarding sensitive data or secrets.

physical

container

Thing for storing items

  • sealAuthentication stamp or mark
  • gasketMechanical leak preventer
  • pipeHollow conveyance channel

valve · tank · fluid · liquid · gas · pressure · crack · rupture · corrosion · membrane

security

vulnerability

Openness to harm

flaw · exposure · compromised · penetration · firewall · encryption · access · authentication · permissions · backdoor

information

classified

Restricted from disclosure

documents · secrets · intelligence · sources · passwords · credentials · emails · memos · files · records

Opposites
containment integrity

leakablewatertight

Prevents liquid from passing

leakproof · sealed · airtight · impermeable · hermetic

information security

leakablesecure

Protected from harm

classified · protected · confidential · safeguarded · encrypted

Family

leak, leaking, leaks, leaky, leakage, seepage, leaked, leaker, leakproof

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G