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Potential fix for code scanning alert no. 7: Information exposure through an exception#1243

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Potential fix for https://github.com/hngprojects/hng_boilerplate_python_fastapi_web/security/code-scanning/7

To fix the issue, the code should be updated to ensure that exceptions are logged internally for debugging purposes, while a generic error message is returned to the user. This approach prevents sensitive information from being exposed externally while still allowing developers to diagnose issues using server-side logs.

Steps to fix:

  1. Replace the direct use of str(e) in the response with a generic error message.
  2. Log the exception details (including stack trace) using the logger utility for internal debugging.
  3. Ensure that the user-facing error message does not reveal any sensitive information.

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@zxenonx zxenonx added the bug Something isn't working label Jun 16, 2025
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@zxenonx zxenonx merged commit 96645d3 into dev Jun 16, 2025
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