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This pull request significantly enhances the Go CodeQL security analysis suite by introducing a broad array of new queries, complete with illustrative vulnerable and fixed code examples, and comprehensive documentation. The additions cover numerous common web and application security vulnerabilities, aiming to improve the detection and understanding of security flaws in Go projects.
Highlights
- Expanded Security Coverage: This pull request introduces a comprehensive set of new CodeQL queries for Go, targeting a wide array of Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs). These include various forms of injection (XSS, SQL, Command, Log, Email, XPath), path traversal, insecure regular expressions, weak cryptography, insecure randomness, OAuth2 state issues, open redirects, and hardcoded credentials.
- Educational Examples: For nearly every new CodeQL query, corresponding Go example files are provided. These examples clearly demonstrate both the vulnerable code patterns that the queries are designed to detect and the corrected, secure implementations, serving as valuable learning resources.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Each new CodeQL query is accompanied by detailed QHelp documentation. These
.qhelpfiles offer in-depth explanations of the vulnerability, practical recommendations for remediation, and references to external security resources like OWASP, enhancing the usability and educational value of the queries. - Dependency Management Updates: The
go.modandgo.sumfiles have been updated to include necessary Go module dependencies for the new example code, ensuring all components are functional and correctly integrated within the project's build system.
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| Auth: []ssh.AuthMethod{nil}, | ||
| HostKeyCallback: ssh.HostKeyCallback( | ||
| func(hostname string, remote net.Addr, key ssh.PublicKey) error { | ||
| return nil |
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Description: Custom HostKeyCallback always returns nil, bypassing host key verification. Implement proper host key verification in the custom callback. Check the provided key against known hosts or use a secure verification method.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the issue of bypassing host key verification by replacing the return nil statement with a TODO comment and a temporary error return. This change prevents the insecure behavior of accepting any host key without verification. The fix is incomplete as it requires implementing proper host key verification, which could involve checking against a known_hosts file or using another secure verification method. To complete the fix, the developer should replace the TODO comment with actual host key verification logic.
| return nil | |
| Auth: []ssh.AuthMethod{nil}, | |
| HostKeyCallback: ssh.HostKeyCallback( | |
| func(hostname string, remote net.Addr, key ssh.PublicKey) error { | |
| // TODO: Implement proper host key verification | |
| // Example: Check against known_hosts file or use a secure verification method | |
| return fmt.Errorf("host key verification not implemented") | |
| }), | |
| } | |
| } |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| { | ||
| config := &tls.Config{} | ||
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionSSL30 // BAD: SSL 3.0 is a non-secure version of the protocol; it's not safe to use it as MinVersion. |
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Description: Use of deprecated TLS versions 1.0, 1.1 or SSL 3.0 was detected, or a minimum TLS version was not set in the TLS config. TLS versions 1.1 and below were deprecated due to vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized retrieval of sensitive information. Not setting a minimum TLS version can result in the use of insecure and deprecated versions depending on what the client supports. These insecure TLS configurations put sensitive data at risk of interception. It is strongly recommended to set MinVersion in the TLS config to at least TLS 1.3. TLS 1.3 cipher suites enforce Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) which prevents decryption of past communications if the TLS certificate is compromised.
Severity: Critical
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The vulnerability is addressed by setting both MinVersion and MaxVersion to tls.VersionTLS13, which ensures the use of the most secure TLS version (1.3) and prevents the use of deprecated versions like SSL 3.0.
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionSSL30 // BAD: SSL 3.0 is a non-secure version of the protocol; it's not safe to use it as MinVersion. | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MaxVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set maximum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| } |
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| func main() { | ||
| //Generate Private Key | ||
| pvk, err := rsa.GenerateKey(rand.Reader, 1024) |
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Description: The application is generating an RSA key that is less than the recommended 2048 bits. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) deprecated signing Digital Certificates that contained RSA Public Keys of 1024 bits in December 2010. While 1024-bit RSA keys have not been factored yet, advances in compute may make it possible in the near future. To generate an RSA key of 2048, pass the number of bits as the second parameter to the rsa.GenerateKey function
Severity: Critical
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The fix increases the RSA key size from 1024 bits to 2048 bits, which is the recommended minimum key size for RSA keys according to current security standards. This change enhances the security of the generated private key.
| pvk, err := rsa.GenerateKey(rand.Reader, 1024) | |
| // Import the crypto/rand package for secure random number generation | |
| // and the crypto/rsa package for RSA key generation | |
| import ( | |
| "crypto/rand" | |
| "crypto/rsa" | |
| "fmt" | |
| ) | |
| func main() { | |
| //Generate Private Key | |
| pvk, err := rsa.GenerateKey(rand.Reader, 2048) | |
| if err != nil { | |
| fmt.Println(err) | |
| } |
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| var stateStringVar = "state" |
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Description: Using a constant state value in OAuth2 authentication is insecure and vulnerable to CSRF attacks. Generate a unique, random state value for each OAuth2 request to prevent CSRF attacks.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the CSRF vulnerability by replacing the constant state value with a randomly generated one. A new function generateRandomState() is implemented to create a unique, random state for each OAuth2 request. This function uses the crypto/rand package to generate cryptographically secure random bytes, which are then base64 encoded. In the badWithStringLiteralState() function, stateStringVar is now assigned the result of generateRandomState(), ensuring a unique state for each OAuth2 authentication request and mitigating the risk of CSRF attacks.
| var stateStringVar = "state" | |
| // {fact rule=coral-csrf-rule@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| package main | |
| import ( | |
| "golang.org/x/oauth2" | |
| "crypto/rand" | |
| "encoding/base64" | |
| ) | |
| func main() {} | |
| func generateRandomState() string { | |
| b := make([]byte, 32) | |
| _, err := rand.Read(b) | |
| if err != nil { | |
| return "" | |
| } | |
| return base64.StdEncoding.EncodeToString(b) | |
| } | |
| func badWithStringLiteralState() { | |
| conf := &oauth2.Config{ | |
| ClientID: "YOUR_CLIENT_ID", | |
| ClientSecret: "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET", | |
| Scopes: []string{"SCOPE1", "SCOPE2"}, | |
| Endpoint: oauth2.Endpoint{ | |
| AuthURL: "https://provider.com/o/oauth2/auth", | |
| TokenURL: "https://provider.com/o/oauth2/token", | |
| }, | |
| } | |
| stateStringVar := generateRandomState() | |
| url := conf.AuthCodeURL(stateStringVar) | |
| _ = url | |
| // ... | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} |
| ) | ||
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| func handler(db *sql.DB, req *http.Request) { | ||
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", |
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Description: The code directly uses user input in an SQL query without sanitization, which can lead to SQL injection attacks. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements instead of string concatenation to prevent SQL injection.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the SQL injection vulnerability by using parameterized queries instead of string concatenation. The code now uses a prepared statement with a placeholder '?' for the category parameter, which is then passed separately to the Query method. This approach ensures that user input is treated as data, not executable code, preventing SQL injection attacks. The fix also removes the unnecessary fmt import and uses the Get method to retrieve the category parameter safely.
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | |
| import ( | |
| "database/sql" | |
| "net/http" | |
| ) | |
| func handler(db *sql.DB, req *http.Request) { | |
| category := req.URL.Query().Get("category") | |
| q := "SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY=? ORDER BY PRICE" | |
| db.Query(q, category) | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| { | ||
| config := &tls.Config{} | ||
| config.MaxVersion = tls.VersionSSL30 // BAD: SSL 3.0 is a non-secure version of the protocol; it's not safe to use it as MaxVersion. |
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Description: Use of deprecated TLS versions 1.0, 1.1 or SSL 3.0 was detected, or a minimum TLS version was not set in the TLS config. TLS versions 1.1 and below were deprecated due to vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized retrieval of sensitive information. Not setting a minimum TLS version can result in the use of insecure and deprecated versions depending on what the client supports. These insecure TLS configurations put sensitive data at risk of interception. It is strongly recommended to set MinVersion in the TLS config to at least TLS 1.3. TLS 1.3 cipher suites enforce Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) which prevents decryption of past communications if the TLS certificate is compromised.
Severity: Critical
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The remediation sets both MinVersion and MaxVersion to tls.VersionTLS13, ensuring that only TLS 1.3 is used, which is currently the most secure version of the TLS protocol.
| config.MaxVersion = tls.VersionSSL30 // BAD: SSL 3.0 is a non-secure version of the protocol; it's not safe to use it as MaxVersion. | |
| func insecureMinMaxTlsVersion() { | |
| // crypto/tls package is used for TLS configuration | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MinVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| config.MaxVersion = tls.VersionTLS13 // Set maximum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} | |
| } |
| // {/fact} | ||
| // {fact rule=cryptographic-key-generator@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| { | ||
| config := &tls.Config{} |
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Description: Use of deprecated TLS versions 1.0, 1.1 or SSL 3.0 was detected, or a minimum TLS version was not set in the TLS config. TLS versions 1.1 and below were deprecated due to vulnerabilities that allow unauthorized retrieval of sensitive information. Not setting a minimum TLS version can result in the use of insecure and deprecated versions depending on what the client supports. These insecure TLS configurations put sensitive data at risk of interception. It is strongly recommended to set MinVersion in the TLS config to at least TLS 1.3. TLS 1.3 cipher suites enforce Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS) which prevents decryption of past communications if the TLS certificate is compromised.
Severity: Critical
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The vulnerability is addressed by setting the MinVersion and MaxVersion fields of the tls.Config struct to tls.VersionTLS13, which ensures the use of TLS 1.3, the most secure version currently available.
| config := &tls.Config{} | |
| func insecureMinMaxTlsVersion() { | |
| // crypto/tls package is used to configure TLS settings | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{ | |
| MinVersion: tls.VersionTLS13, // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| } | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{ | |
| MinVersion: tls.VersionTLS13, // Set minimum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| } | |
| { | |
| config := &tls.Config{ | |
| MaxVersion: tls.VersionTLS13, // Set maximum TLS version to 1.3 | |
| } | |
| } | |
| } |
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| const ( | ||
| user = "dbuser" | ||
| password = "s3cretp4ssword" |
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Description: It appears your code may contain a hardcoded secret. We recommend replacing it with AWS Secrets Manager references to enhance security and follow best practices. For more information, please refer OWASP password storage cheat sheet.
Severity: Critical
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The hardcoded password is replaced with a function call to retrieve the secret from AWS Secrets Manager, improving security by not storing sensitive information directly in the code.
| password = "s3cretp4ssword" | |
| // import "github.com/aws/aws-sdk-go/aws/session" | |
| // import "github.com/aws/aws-sdk-go/service/secretsmanager" | |
| const ( | |
| user = "dbuser" | |
| password = getSecretFromAWS("db_password") // Retrieve password from AWS Secrets Manager | |
| ) | |
| // getSecretFromAWS retrieves a secret from AWS Secrets Manager | |
| func getSecretFromAWS(secretName string) string { | |
| // Implementation to retrieve secret from AWS Secrets Manager | |
| // This is a placeholder and should be replaced with actual AWS SDK calls | |
| return "" | |
| } |
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Code Review
This pull request adds a large number of Go files, which appear to be examples and tests for various CWEs for a security analysis tool. My review focuses on the correctness and robustness of these new code examples. I've identified several areas where the examples could be improved to be more robust against panics from missing HTTP parameters, and a couple of cases where the example logic was flawed or incorrect.
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | ||
| req.URL.Query()["category"]) | ||
| db.Query(q) |
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req.URL.Query() returns a map[string][]string. Passing req.URL.Query()["category"] (a slice of strings) to fmt.Sprintf with a %s verb will result in a string representation of the slice (e.g., [value]), which will likely lead to an invalid SQL query. To get the first value of the parameter, you should use req.URL.Query().Get("category"), which is safer as it doesn't panic if the parameter is missing.
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | |
| req.URL.Query()["category"]) | |
| db.Query(q) | |
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | |
| req.URL.Query().Get("category")) | |
| db.Query(q) |
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | ||
| req.URL.Query()["category"]) | ||
| db.Query(q) |
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req.URL.Query() returns a map[string][]string. Passing req.URL.Query()["category"] (a slice of strings) to fmt.Sprintf with a %s verb will result in a string representation of the slice (e.g., [value]), which will likely lead to an invalid SQL query. To get the first value of the parameter, you should use req.URL.Query().Get("category"), which is safer as it doesn't panic if the parameter is missing.
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | |
| req.URL.Query()["category"]) | |
| db.Query(q) | |
| q := fmt.Sprintf("SELECT ITEM,PRICE FROM PRODUCT WHERE ITEM_CATEGORY='%s' ORDER BY PRICE", | |
| req.URL.Query().Get("category")) | |
| db.Query(q) |
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| func isValidUsername(username string) bool { | ||
| return true |
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The function isValidUsername always returns true, which makes the if !isValidUsername(username) block on line 17 unreachable. The code intended to be "BAD" is never executed. To make this example effective for demonstrating the vulnerability, this function should return false.
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| return false |
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| func handler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) { | ||
| path := r.URL.Query()["path"][0] |
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Accessing the query parameter slice directly with [0] will cause a panic if the path parameter is not present in the request URL. It's safer to use r.URL.Query().Get("path"), which returns an empty string for missing parameters, preventing a panic.
| path := r.URL.Query()["path"][0] | |
| path := r.URL.Query().Get("path") |
| ) | ||
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| func handler(req *http.Request) { | ||
| cmdName := req.URL.Query()["cmd"][0] |
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Accessing the query parameter slice directly with [0] will cause a panic if the cmd parameter is not present in the request URL. It's safer to use req.URL.Query().Get("cmd"), which returns an empty string for missing parameters, preventing a panic.
| cmdName := req.URL.Query()["cmd"][0] | |
| cmdName := req.URL.Query().Get("cmd") |
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| // BAD: A user-provided value is written directly to a log. | ||
| func handler(req *http.Request) { | ||
| username := req.URL.Query()["username"][0] |
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Accessing the query parameter slice directly with [0] will cause a panic if the username parameter is not present in the request URL. It's safer to use req.URL.Query().Get("username"), which returns an empty string for missing parameters, preventing a panic.
| username := req.URL.Query()["username"][0] | |
| username := req.URL.Query().Get("username") |
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