Add PR_2_scala detector files#3
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This pull request significantly expands the collection of security detector examples for Scala, providing a structured set of code samples that illustrate both secure and vulnerable programming practices across a wide range of common web application security flaws. These additions will be crucial for validating and improving the accuracy of security analysis tools.
Highlights
- New Scala Security Detector Examples: This pull request introduces a new set of Scala code examples designed to demonstrate both compliant and non-compliant patterns for various common security vulnerabilities. These examples are intended to support the development and testing of security detectors.
- Comprehensive Vulnerability Coverage: The added examples cover 15 distinct security vulnerability types, including Argument Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, Deserialization of Untrusted Data, Insecure Cookies, and Improper Certificate Validation, among others.
- Compliant and Non-Compliant Patterns: For each identified vulnerability type, the pull request provides two separate Scala files: one showcasing a secure, compliant implementation and another demonstrating an insecure, non-compliant pattern, clearly marked with
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| val color = "blue" | ||
| val strings = List("blue", "bob") | ||
| // Noncompliant: This overlooks the first element. | ||
| if(strings.indexOf(color) > 0){ |
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Caution
Description: This code flags improper array index checks where indexOf() results are compared incorrectly, potentially leading to logical errors. These errors could cause unexpected behavior, such as failing to find existing elements or misinterpreting element positions. To remediate, use >= 0 or > -1 when checking if an element exists, or == for specific positions; avoid using > 0 or similar comparisons that may miss the first element. Link to more info: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/129.html.
Severity: Critical
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The fix replaces the indexOf check with a contains method call, which correctly checks for the presence of an element in the list without overlooking the first element.
| if(strings.indexOf(color) > 0){ | |
| def nonCompliant(){ | |
| val color = "blue" | |
| val strings = List("blue", "bob") | |
| // Compliant: This checks for the presence of the element. | |
| if(!strings.contains(color)){ | |
| println("Color not found"); | |
| } | |
| } |
| val customerID = request.getParameter("customerID") | ||
| val awsCredentials = new BasicAWSCredentials("test", "test") | ||
| val sdbc = new AmazonSimpleDBClient(awsCredentials) | ||
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = " + customerID |
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Caution
Description: The code uses untrusted user input directly in a SQL query without proper sanitization, leading to potential SQL injection vulnerabilities. Implement input validation and use parameterized queries or prepared statements to safely handle user input in SQL queries.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the SQL injection vulnerability by implementing input validation using StringUtils.isNumeric() to ensure that the customerID is numeric before using it in the query. Additionally, the query string is now constructed using string interpolation (s"...") and the customerID is enclosed in single quotes to prevent SQL injection. This approach helps to sanitize and properly handle user input in the SQL query.
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = " + customerID | |
| import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse | |
| import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet | |
| import com.amazonaws.auth.BasicAWSCredentials | |
| import com.amazonaws.services.simpledb.AmazonSimpleDBClient | |
| import com.amazonaws.services.simpledb.model.SelectRequest | |
| // Import for input validation | |
| import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils | |
| class ImproperNeutralizationOfElementsInDataQueryNoncompliant extends HttpServlet { | |
| // {fact rule=improper-neutralization-of-elements-in-data-query@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| @throws[IOException] | |
| override def nonCompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | |
| try { | |
| val customerID = request.getParameter("customerID") | |
| // Validate and sanitize input | |
| if (StringUtils.isNumeric(customerID)) { | |
| val awsCredentials = new BasicAWSCredentials("test", "test") | |
| val sdbc = new AmazonSimpleDBClient(awsCredentials) | |
| val query = s"select * from invoices where customerID = '${customerID}'" | |
| val sdbResult = sdbc.select(new SelectRequest(query)) | |
| } else { | |
| // Handle invalid input | |
| response.sendError(HttpServletResponse.SC_BAD_REQUEST, "Invalid customerID") | |
| } | |
| } catch { | |
| case _: Throwable => | |
| } | |
| } | |
| // {/fact} |
| def nonCompliant(res: HttpServletResponse, name: String, value: String, secure: Boolean = true, maxAge: Int = 60, httpOnly: Boolean = true): Unit = { | ||
| val cookie = new Cookie("key", "value") | ||
| // Noncompliant: Cookie `setSecure` method is set to false. | ||
| cookie.setSecure(false) |
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Description: The setSecure method is explicitly set to false, which is a security risk. Set the setSecure method to true to ensure the cookie is only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the security vulnerability by changing the setSecure method call from false to true. This ensures that the cookie is only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections, enhancing the overall security of the application by preventing potential man-in-the-middle attacks and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the cookie.
| cookie.setSecure(false) | |
| // {fact rule=avoid-persistent-cookies@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| def nonCompliant(res: HttpServletResponse, name: String, value: String, secure: Boolean = true, maxAge: Int = 60, httpOnly: Boolean = true): Unit = { | |
| val cookie = new Cookie("key", "value") | |
| // Compliant: Cookie `setSecure` method is set to true. | |
| cookie.setSecure(true) | |
| cookie.setMaxAge(60) | |
| cookie.setHttpOnly(true) | |
| res.addCookie(cookie) |
| val item = request.getParameter("item") | ||
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| // Noncompliant: Unsanitized input is used in the URL. | ||
| val httpget2 = new HttpGet("http://host.com?param=" + item) |
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Description: This code flags instances where unencoded user input is directly incorporated into URLs or query
parameters, potentially leading to HTTP Parameter Pollution attacks. Attackers could exploit this to
manipulate request parameters and compromise application logic. To remediate, use libraries like
http4s' UrlForm.encode for more idiomatic URL parameter encoding. Link to more info: https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/latest/4-Web_Application_Security_Testing/07-Input_Validation_Testing/04-Testing_for_HTTP_Parameter_Pollution.
Severity: High
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The fix involves using URLEncoder to encode the user input before incorporating it into the URL, preventing potential HTTP Parameter Pollution attacks by properly escaping special characters.
| val httpget2 = new HttpGet("http://host.com?param=" + item) | |
| import javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet | |
| import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest | |
| import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse | |
| // import java.net.URLEncoder | |
| // import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets | |
| class ArgumentInjectionNoncompliant extends HttpServlet { | |
| override def nonComplaint(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | |
| try { | |
| val item = request.getParameter("item") | |
| // Compliant: Encode the user input before using it in the URL | |
| val encodedItem = URLEncoder.encode(item, StandardCharsets.UTF_8.toString()) // Encode user input | |
| val httpget2 = new HttpGet(s"http://host.com?param=$encodedItem") | |
| } | |
| } | |
| } |
| val sdbc = new AmazonSimpleDBClient(awsCredentials) | ||
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = " + customerID | ||
| // Noncompliant: Using untrusted HTTP request parameters into SQL queries. | ||
| val sdbResult = sdbc.select(new SelectRequest(query)) |
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Warning
Description: This code contains instances of potential SQL injection vulnerabilities in AWS SimpleDB queries. Directly concatenating user input into query strings can allow attackers to manipulate the query structure,
potentially leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation. To address this issue, use parameterized queries instead of string concatenation.This approach ensures that user input is treated as data,
not part of the query structure, preventing SQL injection. For more information on preventing injection attacks, please refer to:https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/SQL_Injection_Prevention_Cheat_Sheet.html.
Severity: High
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The fix uses string interpolation and escapes single quotes in the customerID to prevent SQL injection. This ensures that user input is treated as data and not part of the query structure.
| val sdbResult = sdbc.select(new SelectRequest(query)) | |
| import com.amazonaws.services.simpledb.AmazonSimpleDBClient | |
| import com.amazonaws.services.simpledb.model.SelectRequest | |
| class ImproperNeutralizationOfElementsInDataQueryNoncompliant extends HttpServlet { | |
| @throws[IOException] | |
| override def nonCompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | |
| try { | |
| val customerID = request.getParameter("customerID") | |
| val awsCredentials = new BasicAWSCredentials("test", "test") | |
| val sdbc = new AmazonSimpleDBClient(awsCredentials) | |
| val query = s"select * from invoices where customerID = '${customerID.replace("'", "''")}')" | |
| // Fixed: Using string interpolation and escaping single quotes to prevent SQL injection | |
| val sdbResult = sdbc.select(new SelectRequest(query)) | |
| } catch { | |
| case _: Throwable => | |
| } | |
| } | |
| } |
| val email = new SimpleEmail | ||
| email.setHostName("smtp.googlemail.com") | ||
| // Noncompliant: SSL is enabled without server identity check. | ||
| email.setSSLOnConnect(true) |
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Description: This code contains instances of insecure SMTP configuration. SSL connections are enabled without proper server identity checks, which could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks.
This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially intercept and manipulate email communications. To address this issue, always call setSSLCheckServerIdentity(true) before setSSLOnConnect(true) when configuring SMTP connections.
This ensures the server's identity is verified before establishing an SSL connection. For more information on, please refer to: https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/TLS_Cipher_String_Cheat_Sheet.html.
Severity: High
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The fix adds a call to setSSLCheckServerIdentity(true) before setSSLOnConnect(true) to ensure the server's identity is verified before establishing an SSL connection, addressing the vulnerability of insecure SMTP configuration.
| email.setSSLOnConnect(true) | |
| def nonCompliant(): Unit = { | |
| val email = new SimpleEmail | |
| email.setHostName("smtp.googlemail.com") | |
| // Compliant: SSL is enabled with server identity check. | |
| email.setSSLCheckServerIdentity(true) // Added this line | |
| email.setSSLOnConnect(true) | |
| } | |
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| // {fact rule=avoid-persistent-cookies@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| def nonCompliant(res: HttpServletResponse, name: String, value: String, secure: Boolean = true, maxAge: Int = 60, httpOnly: Boolean = true): Unit = { | ||
| val cookie = new Cookie("key", "value") |
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Description: A sensitive cookie is transmitted over an unencrypted channel without setting the Secure flag.
This can expose sensitive information to interception by attackers. Set the Secure flag to true using setSecure(true) or HttpCookie(..., secure = true ...) to ensure cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections.
For more information, refer to OWASP's guidance on Secure cookies: https://owasp.org/www-community/HttpOnly
Severity: High
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The vulnerability is fixed by changing the setSecure method call on the cookie from false to true, ensuring that the cookie is only transmitted over secure HTTPS connections.
| val cookie = new Cookie("key", "value") | |
| // {fact rule=avoid-persistent-cookies@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| def nonCompliant(res: HttpServletResponse, name: String, value: String, secure: Boolean = true, maxAge: Int = 60, httpOnly: Boolean = true): Unit = { | |
| val cookie = new Cookie("key", "value") | |
| // Compliant: Cookie `setSecure` method is set to true. | |
| cookie.setSecure(true) | |
| cookie.setMaxAge(60) | |
| cookie.setHttpOnly(true) | |
| res.addCookie(cookie) |
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Code Review
The pull request introduces several Scala detector files, demonstrating both compliant and non-compliant code patterns for various security vulnerabilities. The review identified several critical, high, and medium severity issues related to potential security vulnerabilities such as argument injection, cross-site scripting, SQL injection, insecure cookies, and improper privilege management. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensure the security and integrity of the application.
| val contentType = req.getContentType | ||
| val serverName = req.getServerName | ||
| // Noncompliant: Server response uses potentially unsanitized data. | ||
| resp.getWriter.write(input) |
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Using unsanitized input directly in the server response opens the application to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Ensure all user-provided data is properly encoded before being rendered in HTML.
| resp.getWriter.write(input) | |
| resp.getWriter.write(org.owasp.encoder.Encode.forHtml(input)) |
| val customerID = request.getParameter("customerID") | ||
| val awsCredentials = new BasicAWSCredentials("test", "test") | ||
| val sdbc = new AmazonSimpleDBClient(awsCredentials) | ||
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = " + customerID |
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Directly concatenating user input into a database query string makes the application vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. Use parameterized queries or prepared statements to prevent this.
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = " + customerID | |
| val query = "select * from invoices where customerID = ?" | |
| // Use a prepared statement to set the customerID |
| @throws[IOException] | ||
| private[this] def nonCompliant(): Unit = { | ||
| // Noncompliant: The connection is not secure. | ||
| val soc = new Socket("www.google.com", 80) |
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Using a non-secure socket (java.net.Socket) exposes the connection to eavesdropping and tampering. Use a secure socket (javax.net.ssl.SSLSocket) to protect sensitive data in transit.
| val soc = new Socket("www.google.com", 80) | |
| val soc = SSLSocketFactory.getDefault.createSocket("www.google.com", 443) |
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| class ArgumentInjectionCompliant extends HttpServlet { | ||
| // {fact rule=argument-injection@v1.0 defects=0} | ||
| override def complaint(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { |
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The method name complaint appears to be a typo and should be compliant.
| override def complaint(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | |
| override def compliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { |
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| class ArgumentInjectionNoncompliant extends HttpServlet { | ||
| // {fact rule=argument-injection@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| override def nonComplaint(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { |
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The method name nonComplaint appears to be a typo and should be nonCompliant.
| override def nonComplaint(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | |
| override def nonCompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { |
| def nonCompliant(cs: CodeSource): Unit = { | ||
| val pc: PermissionCollection = super.getPermissions(cs) | ||
| // Noncompliant: This permission is insecure. | ||
| pc.add(new ReflectPermission("suppressAccessChecks")) |
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Granting ReflectPermission("suppressAccessChecks") bypasses normal access controls and can allow malicious code to perform unauthorized actions. Avoid granting such powerful permissions unless absolutely necessary and with extreme caution.
// Avoid granting ReflectPermission("suppressAccessChecks") if possible
// Consider alternative approaches that don't require suppressing access checks| val color = "blue" | ||
| val strings = List("blue", "bob") | ||
| // Noncompliant: This overlooks the first element. | ||
| if(strings.indexOf(color) > 0){ |
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Using strings.indexOf(color) > 0 will cause the first element to be overlooked. It should be >= 0.
| if(strings.indexOf(color) > 0){ | |
| if(strings.indexOf(color) >= 0){ |
| val email = new SimpleEmail | ||
| email.setHostName("smtp.googlemail.com") | ||
| // Noncompliant: SSL is enabled without server identity check. | ||
| email.setSSLOnConnect(true) |
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Enabling SSL without server identity check is insecure. It makes the application vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. If SSL is enabled, server identity check should also be enabled.
| email.setSSLOnConnect(true) | |
| email.setSSLOnConnect(false) |
| // {fact rule=insecure-cors-policy@v1.0 defects=1} | ||
| def nonCompliant(resp: HttpServletResponse): Unit = { | ||
| // Noncompliant: Overly permissive Cross-domain requests accepted. | ||
| resp.addHeader("Access-Control-Allow-Origin", "*") |
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Setting Access-Control-Allow-Origin to * allows any origin to access the resource, which can be a security risk. It is recommended to set it to a specific origin or a list of trusted origins.
| resp.addHeader("Access-Control-Allow-Origin", "*") | |
| resp.addHeader("Access-Control-Allow-Origin", "https://example.com") |
| cookie.setSecure(true) | ||
| cookie.setHttpOnly(true) | ||
| // Noncompliant: MaxAge set to one year. | ||
| cookie.setMaxAge(31536000) |
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Setting MaxAge to one year is too long. It increases the risk of the cookie being stolen and used for malicious purposes. It is recommended to set MaxAge to a shorter duration, such as one week (604800 seconds).
| cookie.setMaxAge(31536000) | |
| cookie.setMaxAge(604800) |
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