- Analyzer
- semgrep
- Category
- Secrets
- Default severity
- HIGH
- CWE
- CWE-214
- Execution
- Passive
- Authentication
- Not required
- Applicability
- python
- Availability
- stable
What it detects
Hardcoded database URL with embedded credentials: a secrets check run by the semgrep analyzer.
Evidence
The Semgrep source location, rule identity, and bounded match context normalized into Fendix evidence.
Remediation
Hardcoded database connection string with embedded credentials found in a variable assignment. Store connection strings in environment variables (e.g., DATABASE_URL). Rotate the database password immediately.
Limitations
This check is limited to the applicability and evidence delivered by semgrep. Review the evidence in context; a match is a finding input, while confidence and policy determine its disposition.
Related reference
Analyzer Registry · Findings and release decisions · Policy and confidence
Remediation guidance: Remediation and fix verification · Baselines and suppressions