Code Security Report: 3 High Severity Findings, 5 Total Findings [main]

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Scan Metadata

Our latest code security scan was conducted on 2025-04-22 03:28am and identified a total of 5 findings, with 3 of them being of high severity. The scan analyzed 19 project files and detected 1 programming language, which is Python.

Finding Details

Below is a detailed breakdown of the findings:

Severity Vulnerability Type CWE File Data Flows Detected
High SQL Injection CWE-89 libuser.py:53 1 2025-04-22 03:28am
High SQL Injection CWE-89 libuser.py:25 1 2025-04-22 03:28am
High SQL Injection CWE-89 libuser.py:12 1 2025-04-22 03:28am
Medium Hardcoded Password/Credentials CWE-798 vulpy.py:16 1 2025-04-22 03:28am
Medium Hardcoded Password/Credentials CWE-798 vulpy-ssl.py:13 1 2025-04-22 03:28am

Vulnerable Code

Below are the vulnerable code snippets:

libuser.py:53

user_input = input("Enter your username: ")
query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = '" + user_input + "'"
cursor.execute(query)

libuser.py:25

user_input = input("Enter your username: ")
query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = '" + user_input + "'"
cursor.execute(query)

libuser.py:12

user_input = input("Enter your username: ")
query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = '" + user_input + "'"
cursor.execute(query)

vulpy.py:16

password = "mysecretpassword"

vulpy-ssl.py:13

password = "mysecretpassword"

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Conclusion

In conclusion, our code security scan identified a total of 5 findings, with 3 of them being of high severity. The findings include 3 SQL injection vulnerabilities and 2 hardcoded password/credentials vulnerabilities. We recommend that you address these findings as soon as possible to ensure the security and integrity of your code.

Q: What is a code security report?

A: A code security report is a detailed analysis of a codebase to identify potential security vulnerabilities. It provides a comprehensive overview of the code's security posture and highlights areas that require attention.

Q: What are the 3 high severity findings in this report?

A: The 3 high severity findings in this report are:

  1. SQL Injection Vulnerability: This vulnerability occurs when user input is not properly sanitized, allowing an attacker to inject malicious SQL code. The affected files are libuser.py:53, libuser.py:25, and libuser.py:12.
  2. Hardcoded Password/Credentials Vulnerability: This vulnerability occurs when sensitive information, such as passwords or API keys, is hardcoded into the code. The affected files are vulpy.py:16 and vulpy-ssl.py:13.

Q: What is SQL injection, and how can it be prevented?

A: SQL injection is a type of attack where an attacker injects malicious SQL code into a web application's database. This can be prevented by:

  • Using prepared statements or parameterized queries
  • Validating and sanitizing user input
  • Using a whitelist approach to validate user input
  • Regularly updating and patching dependencies

Q: What is hardcoded password/credentials, and how can it be prevented?

A: Hardcoded password/credentials is a type of vulnerability where sensitive information, such as passwords or API keys, is hardcoded into the code. This can be prevented by:

  • Using environment variables or configuration files to store sensitive information
  • Using a secrets management tool to securely store and manage sensitive information
  • Regularly updating and patching dependencies

Q: What is the impact of these vulnerabilities on the codebase?

A: The impact of these vulnerabilities on the codebase is significant. If left unaddressed, they can lead to:

  • Unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Data breaches
  • System compromise
  • Financial loss

Q: How can these vulnerabilities be addressed?

A: These vulnerabilities can be addressed by:

  • Reviewing and updating the code to use prepared statements or parameterized queries
  • Validating and sanitizing user input
  • Using a whitelist approach to validate user input
  • Regularly updating and patching dependencies
  • Using environment variables or configuration files to store sensitive information
  • Using a secrets management tool to securely store and manage sensitive information

Q: What is the recommended course of action for addressing these vulnerabilities?

A: The recommended course of action for addressing these vulnerabilities is to:

  • Prioritize the high severity findings and address them first
  • Review and update the code to use prepared statements or parameterized queries
  • Validate and sanitize user input
  • Use a whitelist approach to validate user input
  • Regularly update and patch dependencies
  • Use environment variables or configuration files to store sensitive information
  • Use a secrets management tool to securely store and manage sensitive information

Q: How can I prevent these vulnerabilities in the future?

A: To prevent these vulnerabilities in the future, you can:

  • Regularly review and update the code to ensure it is secure
  • Use a code security tool to identify potential vulnerabilities Implement a secure coding practice, such as using prepared statements or parameterized queries
  • Validate and sanitize user input
  • Use a whitelist approach to validate user input
  • Regularly update and patch dependencies
  • Use environment variables or configuration files to store sensitive information
  • Use a secrets management tool to securely store and manage sensitive information