Fix: Unencrypted Web Request Could Expose Sensitive Data in docext/app/utils.py

[kira-offgrid]

Context and Purpose:

This PR automatically remediates a security vulnerability:

• Description: Detected a request using 'http://'. This request will be unencrypted, and attackers could listen into traffic on the network and be able to obtain sensitive information. Use 'https://' instead.
• Rule ID: python.lang.security.audit.insecure-transport.requests.request-with-http.request-with-http
• Severity: LOW
• File: docext/app/utils.py
• Lines Affected: 15 - 15

This change is necessary to protect the application from potential security risks associated with this vulnerability.

Solution Implemented:

The automated remediation process has applied the necessary changes to the affected code in docext/app/utils.py to resolve the identified issue.

Please review the changes to ensure they are correct and integrate as expected.

[mandalsouvik3333]

@kira-offgrid If the vLLM is hosted locally, then HTTPS won't work unless you have set it up. Local calls won't need HTTPS. You can probably first try with HTTPS, then HTTP.