vetkit.swift.storage.secret-in-user-defaults
A password, token, API key or similar secret is stored in UserDefaults / @AppStorage, which is a plain-text plist inside the app container and included in device backups.
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swift
A password, token, API key or similar secret is stored in UserDefaults / @AppStorage, which is a plain-text plist inside the app container and included in device backups.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Store secrets in the Keychain (SecItemAdd with a WhenUnlockedThisDeviceOnly accessibility class) and keep only non-sensitive preferences in UserDefaults.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/swift.yml.
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