🔒 Use cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generator#61
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🎯 What: Fixed the vulnerability caused by using
⚠️ Risk: Weak pseudo-random numbers generated via the
random.getrandbitsto generate cryptographically weak pseudo-random numbers inBitVector/BitVector.py.randommodule are predictable. If the generated bit vectors are used in a cryptographic context, their predictability could result in compromise of keys, nonces, or other sensitive data, leading to a serious security vulnerability.🛡️ Solution: Substituted
random.getrandbits(width)withsecrets.randbits(width)to provide cryptographically secure pseudo-random number generation as standard in modern Python libraries for sensitive operations.PR created automatically by Jules for task 16063814608875239824 started by @schwehr