vetkit.py.ssh.unverified-host-key
Paramiko is told to accept unknown SSH host keys (AutoAddPolicy / WarningPolicy). The first connection can be intercepted by a man-in-the-middle.
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Suite: Security
python
Paramiko is told to accept unknown SSH host keys (AutoAddPolicy / WarningPolicy). The first connection can be intercepted by a man-in-the-middle.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Load known host keys (load_system_host_keys / load_host_keys) and keep the default RejectPolicy.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/python.yml.
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