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vetkit.java.crypto.static-iv

A constant initialization vector/nonce is used for encryption.

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Suite: Security

java

A constant initialization vector/nonce is used for encryption.

Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING

How to fix it

Generate a fresh IV with SecureRandom for every encryption and store it next to the ciphertext.

References

Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/java.yml.

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