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# Weak symmetric algorithm

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    Detected the use of `$METHOD("$VALUE")` which is considered a weak cryptographic algorithm. Where possible, leverage the industry standard recommendation which is to use a block cipher such as `AES` with at least `128-bit` strength, an example of a secure algorithm is `AES-256-GCM`. If your company has its own guidelines, you should follow your company's internal best practices.<br />**Likelihood**: HIGH<br />**Confidence**: HIGH<br />**CWE**: <br />- CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
    <br />**OWASP**: <br />- A03:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
    <br />- A02:2021 - Cryptographic Failures
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