If someone has both the encrypted file and the original file – Is there a way to know what was the secret used to encrypt the file?
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If someone has both the encrypted file and the original file – Is there a way to know what was the secret used to encrypt the file?
AES is a block cipher that is not susceptible to a Known-plantext attack. Brute force is your only option.