PyCQA / PyCQA/bandit

Ensure that each #nosec usage has an accompanying explanation

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Description

Transfer of OpenStack blueprint:
https://blueprints.launchpad.net/bandit/+spec/nosec-has-comment

#nosec tags should not just be used to make problems go away. Every time somebody uses #nosec it should be accompanied by an explanation for why this really isn't a security issue.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reading the linked Launchpad blueprint and searching the Bandit repository for #nosec handling and existing tests. Trace how #nosec tags are parsed and reported, then define completion as every such usage requiring and validating an accompanying explanation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
devtools, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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