Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

Property
Language
Severity
CWE	CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
OWASP	A03:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
Confidence Level	Low
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	High

Description#

The code is using the MD5 algorithm to hash passwords, which is insecure because MD5 is fast and vulnerable to modern cracking techniques. Instead, use a stronger password hashing function like bcrypt to better protect user credentials.

Impact#

If MD5 is used for password hashing, attackers can easily crack password hashes and gain unauthorized access to user accounts. This can lead to data breaches, account takeovers, and significant reputational or legal damage to the organization.