How to Use Bandit to Scan Your Python Code for Security Vulnerabilities

As software developers, we all want to write code that is both functional and secure. However, writing secure code can be challenging, especially if you’re not familiar with the latest security best practices. That’s where Python code vulnerability scanners like Bandit can be incredibly helpful. Bandit is a security linter for Python code that can be used to detect common security issues in your Python code. It analyzes your Python code and reports potential security issues like vulnerabilities, insecure cryptographic practices, and hardcoded secrets.

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In this blog, we’ll explore how to use Bandit to scan your Python code for security issues, starting with how to install and run the tool.

Installing Bandit

To install Bandit, you can use pip, the Python package manager. Simply run the following command in your terminal:

pip install bandit

Once Bandit is installed, you can start using it to scan your Python code.

Running Bandit on your code

To run Bandit on your Python code, Navigate to the directory containing your Python code and simply run the following command: