Private variables are still visible on the blockchain.
Summary
the s_password variable stores the password as private but private variables can still be read.
Vulnerability Details
Private variables are still visible on the blockchain, so sensitive information like 'passwords' should never be stored there
Impact
anyone can read the password set by the user, which we obviously don't want.
Tools Used
Manual Review
Recommendations
Avoid storing sensitive data in blockchain state variables. and use proper sanitization methods like hasing , encryption wherever necessary.
Lead Judging Commences
finding-anyone-can-read-storage
Private functions and state variables are only visible for the contract they are defined in and not in derived contracts. In this case private doesn't mean secret/confidential
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