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Use Function Objects for deserialization, instead of eval
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Description
Use Function Objects for deserialization, instead of unsafe eval
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Research direction
The issue only identifies deserialization and unsafe eval, with no file or test named. Start by locating the deserialization entry point in the repository and reviewing how serialized functions are currently evaluated. Done means deserialization no longer relies on unsafe eval while preserving the library's supported function handling.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- security
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100