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Python: False positive for blank space characters

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false-positive
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Description

https://github.com/github/codeql/blob/main/python/ql/src/Functions/ConsistentReturns.ql

return "" is being interpreted as a implicit return, but it is actually an explicit return (blankspace).

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Research direction

Start by reading python/ql/src/Functions/ConsistentReturns.ql and trace how return "" is classified. Confirm the query distinguishes this explicit return from an implicit return, then verify the existing query behavior with the repository's relevant tests if available.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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