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status: pending
priority: p1
issue_id: "001"
tags: ["security", "refactor", "python"]
dependencies: []
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# Fix S110 Security Issue in Extractor
Replace `try-except-pass` block in `src/helia/analysis/extractor.py` with specific exception handling and logging.
## Problem Statement
The Security Sentinel identified a distinct security risk (S110) in `src/helia/analysis/extractor.py`. A `try-except-pass` block silently suppresses errors, making debugging impossible and potentially hiding security-critical failures or data corruption issues.
## Findings
- **File:** `src/helia/analysis/extractor.py`
- **Issue:** S110 - `try-except-pass` detected.
- **Impact:** Critical for visibility and system stability. Silent failures can lead to unpredictable application states.
## Proposed Solutions
### Option 1: Log and Re-raise
**Approach:** Catch the specific exception, log the error with a traceback, and optionally re-raise it if the application cannot recover.
**Pros:**
- Full visibility into errors.
- Prevents silent failures.
**Cons:**
- May require error handling changes upstream if exceptions are raised.
### Option 2: Log and Continue (Safe Fallback)
**Approach:** Catch specific exception, log it as an error/warning, and set a safe default value or continue processing if appropriate.
**Pros:**
- Prevents application crash while maintaining visibility.
**Cons:**
- Might mask severity if logs aren't monitored.
## Recommended Action
**To be filled during triage.**
## Technical Details
**Affected files:**
- `src/helia/analysis/extractor.py`
## Resources
- **Source:** Security Sentinel Report
## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] `try-except-pass` block removed.
- [ ] Specific exception type caught (not bare `except:`).
- [ ] Error logged using `logging` module (not `print`).
- [ ] Unit tests added to verify exception handling behavior.
## Work Log
### 2025-12-20 - Initial Creation
**By:** Claude Code
**Actions:**
- Created todo based on Security Sentinel findings.