vetkit.py.code-injection.request-dynamic-import
A module name taken from request input is imported dynamically. Attackers can load arbitrary installed modules.
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Suite: Security
python
A module name taken from request input is imported dynamically. Attackers can load arbitrary installed modules.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Map request values to modules through an explicit allow-list dictionary instead of importing by name.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/python.yml.
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