vetkit.py.crypto.broken-cipher
A broken or obsolete cipher (DES, 3DES, RC4, RC2, Blowfish, CAST, IDEA, SEED) is used.
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Suite: Security
python
A broken or obsolete cipher (DES, 3DES, RC4, RC2, Blowfish, CAST, IDEA, SEED) is used.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Use AES-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305 (cryptography's AESGCM / ChaCha20Poly1305).
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/python.yml.
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