diff --git a/src/core_codemods/secure_flask_cookie.py b/src/core_codemods/secure_flask_cookie.py
index 50f78894..6b2cd2d4 100644
--- a/src/core_codemods/secure_flask_cookie.py
+++ b/src/core_codemods/secure_flask_cookie.py
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ def rule(cls):
                     - pattern-inside: |
                         import flask
                         ...
-                  - pattern: open(...)
             pattern-sinks:
               - patterns:
                 - pattern: $SINK.set_cookie(...)