gitlab.find_sec_bugs.DES_USAGE-1

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DES is considered strong ciphers for modern applications. Currently, NIST recommends the usage of AES block ciphers instead of DES.

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rules:
  - id: find_sec_bugs.DES_USAGE-1
    patterns:
      - pattern-inside: javax.crypto.Cipher.getInstance("$ALG")
      - metavariable-regex:
          metavariable: $ALG
          regex: ^(DES)/.*
    message: >
      DES is considered strong ciphers for modern applications. Currently, NIST
      recommends the usage

      of AES block ciphers instead of DES.
    languages:
      - java
    severity: WARNING
    metadata:
      category: security
      cwe: "CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength"
      technology:
        - java
      primary_identifier: find_sec_bugs.DES_USAGE-1
      secondary_identifiers:
        - name: Find Security Bugs-DES_USAGE
          type: find_sec_bugs_type
          value: DES_USAGE
      license: MIT