fix-passlib-bcrypt-incompatibility

Passlib password verification fails after bcrypt updates because newer bcrypt versions removed the bcrypt.__about__ module, causing silent errors and hash verification failures.

To fix the trapped error reading bcrypt version, pin bcrypt to version 4.0.1, upgrade passlib to version 1.7.5 or higher, or replace passlib with direct bcrypt usage.

The best way to resolve passlib bcrypt incompatibility is to pin bcrypt to version 4.0.1 for a quick fix, upgrade passlib to 1.7.5 or higher, or switch to direct bcrypt usage for a long-term solution.

Yes, you can use direct bcrypt instead of passlib for password hashing. This approach replaces passlib's bcrypt handler entirely, providing a long-term solution that avoids future compatibility issues.

Yes, you need Python with either the bcrypt or passlib libraries installed to apply this compatibility fix. The solution targets scenarios where password hashing or verification fails after bcrypt package updates.

Pin bcrypt to version 4.0.1 for an immediate compatibility fix, upgrade passlib to 1.7.5 or higher to maintain the existing handler, or replace passlib with direct bcrypt usage for a long-term solution.