Add PR_2_kotlin detector files#9
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Summary of Changes
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This pull request introduces a significant expansion of our Kotlin security detector suite. My aim is to provide clear, actionable examples for various common security vulnerabilities, helping developers write more secure Kotlin code by demonstrating both insecure patterns and their compliant alternatives.
Highlights
- New Kotlin Security Detectors: I've added a comprehensive set of new Kotlin security detector files. Each detector includes both a compliant and a non-compliant code example to illustrate the security vulnerability and its secure remediation.
- Coverage of Common Vulnerabilities: The new detectors cover a wide range of common security vulnerabilities, including issues related to Android external storage access, anonymous LDAP binds, weak hexadecimal conversions, clear-text protocols, command injection, insecure cookie flags (HttpOnly and Secure), cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF protection, deprecated HTTP client usage, GCM initialization vector reuse, Groovy injection, hardcoded credentials, insecure bean validation, and log injection.
- Example-Driven Documentation: Each detector is presented with clear, self-contained Kotlin code snippets that serve as practical examples for developers to understand and avoid these security pitfalls in their own applications.
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Code Review
This pull request adds a comprehensive set of Kotlin files to serve as examples for various security detectors. While the coverage of different vulnerabilities is good, the implementation has several significant issues that need to be addressed. There are widespread violations of Kotlin's standard coding conventions, particularly function naming. More critically, some examples contain bugs that would cause them to crash at runtime (e.g., incorrect cipher usage in GCM encryption) or fail to demonstrate the intended vulnerability (e.g., incorrect command construction for command injection, safe logging for log injection). Additionally, there are numerous instances of potential resource leaks and NullPointerExceptions that should be fixed. Addressing these points will greatly improve the quality and correctness of these detector examples.
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| val command = "echo Hello, $input" | ||
| val process = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(String.format("The value is: %s", command)) |
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This command will not execute as intended. Runtime.exec(String) tokenizes the string by spaces. The command that will be executed is The with the rest of the string as arguments, which will fail. To correctly demonstrate a command injection vulnerability, you should execute the command in a shell or pass the command directly.
| val process = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(String.format("The value is: %s", command)) | |
| val process = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(command) // Or even better for demonstration: exec(arrayOf("/bin/sh", "-c", command)) |
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| // Compliant: GCM Cipher with new initialization vector is used | ||
| fun gcm_compliant(clearText: String): String { | ||
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding") |
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This is a critical error. You are initializing a cipher for RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding but then trying to use it with GCMParameterSpec. This will throw an InvalidAlgorithmParameterException at runtime. For GCM encryption, you should use an AES-based GCM cipher like "AES/GCM/NoPadding".
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding") | |
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES/GCM/NoPadding") |
| val writer = PrintWriter(System.out) | ||
| writer.write("<p>Hello, $name!</p>") | ||
| } |
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The PrintWriter instance is not closed, which can lead to a resource leak. It's best practice to wrap Closeable resources in a use block to ensure they are closed automatically.
PrintWriter(System.out).use { writer ->
writer.write("<p>Hello, $name!</p>")
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| ssh.authPassword(username, password) |
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SSHClient is a Closeable resource. It's important to close it after use to prevent resource leaks. The idiomatic way to do this in Kotlin is with a use block.
SSHClient().use { ssh ->
ssh.authPassword(username, password)
}| val xValue = request.getParameter("x") | ||
| logger.info("Value is: {}", xValue) |
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This example does not correctly demonstrate a log injection vulnerability. Using parameterized logging with {} is the recommended, safe way to log variables, as it prevents injection attacks like CRLF injection. To create a proper non-compliant example, you should use string concatenation or string templates, which would be vulnerable.
| val xValue = request.getParameter("x") | |
| logger.info("Value is: {}", xValue) | |
| val xValue = request.getParameter("x") | |
| logger.info("Value is: $xValue") |
| // Copyright Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. | ||
| // SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT-0 | ||
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| // {fact rule=kotlin-gcm-detection@v1.0 defects=0} |
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There seems to be a copy-paste error here. The rule name should be related to CSRF protection, not GCM detection.
| // {fact rule=kotlin-gcm-detection@v1.0 defects=0} | |
| // {fact rule=kotlin-csrf-protection@v1.0 defects=0} |
| import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringEscapeUtils | ||
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| // Compliant: Safe Bean properties are passed to `buildConstraintViolationWithTemplate` | ||
| fun inseure_bean_compliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { |
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There's a typo in the function name (inseure). It should be insecure. Also, please use lowerCamelCase for function names as per Kotlin conventions.
| fun inseure_bean_compliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { | |
| fun insecureBeanCompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { |
| import javax.validation.ConstraintValidatorContext | ||
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| // Noncompliant: Unsafe Bean properties are passed directly to `buildConstraintViolationWithTemplate` | ||
| fun inseure_bean_noncompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { |
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The function name contains a typo (inseure) and should be in lowerCamelCase.
| fun inseure_bean_noncompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { | |
| fun insecureBeanNoncompliant(request: HttpServletRequest, response: HttpServletResponse, constraintContext: ConstraintValidatorContext) { |
| import kotlin.experimental.and | ||
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| // Noncompliant: Using `Integer.toHexString()` which creates weak hash. | ||
| fun bad_hexa_conversion_noncompliant(password: String): String { |
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Please rename this function to use lowerCamelCase as per Kotlin's standard style guide.
| fun bad_hexa_conversion_noncompliant(password: String): String { | |
| fun badHexaConversionNoncompliant(password: String): String { |
| import kotlin.experimental.and | ||
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| // Compliant: Using `String.format(\"%02X\",...)` which does not creates weak hash. | ||
| fun bad_hexa_conversion_compliant(password: String): String { |
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The function name bad_hexa_conversion_compliant does not follow the Kotlin lowerCamelCase naming convention.
| fun bad_hexa_conversion_compliant(password: String): String { | |
| fun badHexaConversionCompliant(password: String): String { |
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| // Compliant: GCM Cipher with new initialization vector is used | ||
| fun gcm_compliant(clearText: String): String { | ||
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding") |
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Caution
Description: It's important to select algorithms, modes, and padding schemes based on industry best practices and guidelines. Avoid using insecure cryptographic modes such as AES/CTR/NoPadding or AES/ECB.
Severity: Critical
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The vulnerability is fixed by changing the cipher algorithm from "RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding" to "AES/GCM/NoPadding", which is a more secure encryption mode that provides both confidentiality and authenticity.
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding") | |
| // Compliant: GCM Cipher with new initialization vector is used | |
| fun gcm_compliant(clearText: String): String { | |
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES/GCM/NoPadding") // Using AES/GCM/NoPadding instead of RSA/ECB/PKCS1Padding | |
| val keySpec: SecretKeySpec = SecretKeySpec(theKey.getEncoded(), "AES") | |
| val theBadIV: ByteArray = BAD_IV.toByteArray() |
| // Noncompliant: hard-coded password is used. | ||
| fun hardcoded_credentials_noncompliant() { | ||
| val username = "admin" | ||
| val password = "password123" |
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Caution
Description: Potential hardcoded credential detected. This code may contain
sensitive data such as passwords or API keys embedded directly in the
source. Hardcoded credentials can be extracted and misused, leading to
unauthorized access to systems or data breaches. To remediate this, store
secrets in environment variables or use a secrets management tool like AWS
Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault, or HashiCorp Vault. Avoid committing
credentials to version control. For best practices, refer to -
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/798.html
Severity: Critical
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The fix retrieves the password from an environment variable instead of hardcoding it directly in the source code, improving security by separating sensitive information from the codebase.
| val password = "password123" | |
| // {fact rule=kotlin-hardcoded-credentials@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| import net.schmizz.sshj.SSHClient | |
| // import java.util.Properties | |
| // import java.io.FileInputStream | |
| fun hardcoded_credentials_noncompliant() { | |
| val username = "admin" | |
| val password = System.getenv("SSH_PASSWORD") // Retrieve password from environment variable | |
| val ssh = SSHClient() | |
| ssh.authPassword(username, password) | |
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| val username = "admin" | ||
| val password = "password123" | ||
| val ssh = SSHClient() | ||
| ssh.authPassword(username, password) |
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Caution
Description: Hardcoding credentials in your code is a serious security vulnerability. This can expose your account to unauthorized access if the code is shared or compromised. To remediate this, store credentials in environment variables and retrieve them programmatically. This approach keeps sensitive information out of your codebase, reducing the risk of exposure. Learn more - https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Use_of_hard-coded_password
Severity: Critical
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The fix retrieves the password from an environment variable instead of hardcoding it in the source code. This improves security by keeping sensitive information out of the codebase.
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| // {fact rule=kotlin-hardcoded-credentials@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| import net.schmizz.sshj.SSHClient | |
| // Import System to access environment variables | |
| import kotlin.system.getenv | |
| // Noncompliant: hard-coded password is used. | |
| fun hardcoded_credentials_noncompliant() { | |
| val username = "admin" | |
| val password = getenv("SSH_PASSWORD") // Retrieve password from environment variable | |
| val ssh = SSHClient() | |
| ssh.authPassword(username, password) | |
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| companion object { | ||
| private const val BAD_IV = "This is a bad IV" | ||
| private const val GCM_TAG_LENGTH = 16 | ||
| private val theIV = ByteArray(12) |
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Description: The code uses a static initialization vector (IV) for GCM encryption, which is a security vulnerability. Generate a unique IV for each encryption operation using a secure random number generator.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the security vulnerability of using a static initialization vector (IV) for GCM encryption. The code now generates a unique IV for each encryption operation using SecureRandom, a cryptographically strong random number generator. This ensures that each encryption uses a different IV, significantly improving the security of the encryption process.
| private val theIV = ByteArray(12) | |
| import javax.crypto.spec.SecretKeySpec | |
| import javax.crypto.spec.GCMParameterSpec | |
| import java.util.Base64 | |
| import java.security.SecureRandom // import SecureRandom for generating random IV | |
| class InsecureEncryptorNonCompliant(private val theKey: SecretKeySpec) { | |
| companion object { | |
| private const val BAD_IV = "This is a bad IV" | |
| private const val GCM_TAG_LENGTH = 16 | |
| private val secureRandom = SecureRandom() // Use SecureRandom for generating IV | |
| private val base64 = Base64.getEncoder() | |
| } | |
| // Compliant: GCM Cipher with unique initialization vector for each encryption | |
| fun gcm_compliant(clearText: String): String { | |
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES/GCM/NoPadding") | |
| val keySpec: SecretKeySpec = SecretKeySpec(theKey.getEncoded(), "AES") | |
| val iv = ByteArray(12) | |
| secureRandom.nextBytes(iv) // Generate a unique IV for each encryption | |
| val gcmParameterSpec: GCMParameterSpec = GCMParameterSpec(GCM_TAG_LENGTH * 8, iv) | |
| cipher.init(Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, keySpec, gcmParameterSpec) | |
| val cipherText: ByteArray = cipher.doFinal(clearText.toByteArray()) |
| val name = readLine() | ||
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| val writer = PrintWriter(System.out) | ||
| writer.write("<p>Hello, $name!</p>") |
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Caution
Description: The code directly uses unsanitized user input in HTML output, leading to potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities. Sanitize the user input before including it in HTML output. Consider using a library like OWASP Java Encoder Project to encode the input.
Severity: Critical
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The fix addresses the XSS vulnerability by using the OWASP Java Encoder to sanitize the user input before including it in the HTML output. The Encode.forHtml() function is used to encode the name variable, preventing potential malicious scripts from being executed. This ensures that any special characters in the user input are properly escaped, mitigating the risk of XSS attacks.
| writer.write("<p>Hello, $name!</p>") | |
| // SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT-0 | |
| // {fact rule=kotlin-cross-site-scripting@v1.0 defects=1} | |
| import java.io.PrintWriter | |
| import org.owasp.encoder.Encode // Import OWASP Java Encoder for HTML encoding | |
| // Noncompliant: Using unsanitized external inputs which leads to XSS. | |
| fun cross_site_scripting_noncompliant() { | |
| print("Enter your name:") | |
| val name = readLine() | |
| val writer = PrintWriter(System.out) | |
| writer.write("<p>Hello, ${Encode.forHtml(name)}!</p>") | |
| } | |
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| var stringBuilder: StringBuilder = StringBuilder() | ||
| for (b in resultBytes) { | ||
| stringBuilder.append(String.format("%02X", b)) |
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Description: A potential code injection vulnerability has been detected where untrusted input is passed to a method that may execute arbitrary code. This could allow attackers to inject and execute malicious code within the application, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other security breaches. To mitigate this risk, ensure all user input is properly validated and sanitized before use. Consider using safer alternatives like parameterized methods or more controlled approaches for handling user input. Learn More - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/94.html.
Severity: Critical
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The fix replaces String.format() with a safer alternative using string interpolation and bitwise AND operation to ensure proper byte conversion without potential code injection vulnerabilities.
| stringBuilder.append(String.format("%02X", b)) | |
| // Copyright Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. | |
| // SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT-0 | |
| import java.security.MessageDigest | |
| import java.nio.charset.StandardCharsets | |
| import kotlin.experimental.and | |
| fun bad_hexa_conversion_compliant(password: String): String { | |
| val md: MessageDigest = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA-1") | |
| val resultBytes: ByteArray = md.digest(password.toByteArray(StandardCharsets.UTF_8)) | |
| val stringBuilder: StringBuilder = StringBuilder() | |
| for (b in resultBytes) { | |
| stringBuilder.append("%02X".format(b.toInt() and 0xFF)) | |
| } | |
| return stringBuilder.toString() | |
| } |
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| val theBadIV: ByteArray = BAD_IV.toByteArray() | ||
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| val theInnerIV: ByteArray = "Inner IV".toByteArray() | ||
| val gcmParameterSpec: GCMParameterSpec = GCMParameterSpec(GCM_TAG_LENGTH * 8, theInnerIV) |
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Description: The flagged code uses insecure IVs (initialization vectors) such as hardcoded, predictable, or reused IVs, which can compromise encryption strength. This poses a risk of exposing sensitive data to attackers. To remediate, always use a securely generated random IV, such as from SecureRandom, to ensure robust encryption and protection of data. Link to more info : https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/latest/4-Web_Application_Security_Testing/09-Testing_for_Weak_Cryptography/04-Testing_for_Weak_Encryption
Severity: High
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The remediation involves using SecureRandom to generate a cryptographically secure random IV for each encryption operation, replacing the hardcoded and insecure IV. Additionally, the cipher algorithm is updated to use AES/GCM/NoPadding for better security.
| val gcmParameterSpec: GCMParameterSpec = GCMParameterSpec(GCM_TAG_LENGTH * 8, theInnerIV) | |
| import javax.crypto.spec.GCMParameterSpec | |
| import java.util.Base64 | |
| import java.security.SecureRandom // Import SecureRandom for generating secure random IVs | |
| class InsecureEncryptorCompliant(private val theKey: SecretKeySpec) { | |
| companion object { | |
| private const val GCM_TAG_LENGTH = 16 | |
| private val base64 = Base64.getEncoder() | |
| } | |
| fun gcm_compliant(clearText: String): String { | |
| val cipher: Cipher = Cipher.getInstance("AES/GCM/NoPadding") | |
| val keySpec: SecretKeySpec = SecretKeySpec(theKey.getEncoded(), "AES") | |
| val secureRandom = SecureRandom() | |
| val iv = ByteArray(12) | |
| secureRandom.nextBytes(iv) | |
| val gcmParameterSpec: GCMParameterSpec = GCMParameterSpec(GCM_TAG_LENGTH * 8, iv) | |
| cipher.init(Cipher.ENCRYPT_MODE, keySpec, gcmParameterSpec) | |
| val cipherText: ByteArray = cipher.doFinal(clearText.toByteArray()) | |
| val encoded = base64.encodeToString(cipherText) | |
| return encoded | |
| } | |
| } |
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