C#


CSHARP.CRYPTO.RCA : Risky Cipher Algorithm (C#)

Summary

Identify the use of unsafe cryptographic algorithms.

A weak, possibly reversible cryptographic cipher algorithm is used.

Some cryptography algorithms are nowadays considered as outdated and unsafe or actually broken, since they are too easy to decode. This checker identifies uses of unsafe algorithms for cryptography.

Properties

Class Name Risky Cipher Algorithm (C#)
Significance security
Mnemonic CSHARP.CRYPTO.RCA
Categories
CWE CWE:327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
OWASP-2017 OWASP-2017:A2 Broken authentication
OWASP-2021 OWASP-2021:A7 Identification and authorization failures
Availability Available for C# only.
Enabling Checks for this warning class are enabled by default. To disable them, add the following WARNING_FILTER rule to the project configuration file.
WARNING_FILTER += discard class="Risky Cipher Algorithm (C#)"

Resolution

Use a safer cryptography algorithm.

Relevant Configuration File Parameters

The following configuration file parameters affect checks for this warning class.