vetkit.py.filesystem.world-writable
A file or directory is made world-writable (chmod / umask). Any local user can then modify it.
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Suite: Security
python
A file or directory is made world-writable (chmod / umask). Any local user can then modify it.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Grant the minimum permissions needed (e.g. 0o600 / 0o644 / 0o750) and keep the umask at 0o022 or stricter.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/python.yml.
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