Two Java rules 10Oct2024 #16
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WalkthroughThis pull request introduces two new security rules for Java applications: one for detecting cookies without the 'secure' flag and another for identifying hard-coded passwords in the Jedis library. The rules are categorized as warnings and provide guidance on best practices to enhance security. Additionally, corresponding test snapshots and configurations are added to validate these rules, ensuring that developers are informed of potential vulnerabilities in cookie handling and password management. Changes
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tests/java/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java-test.yml (2)
2-4: LGTM: Valid usage example is correct.The valid section correctly demonstrates the proper way to set a password using
jedisFactory.setPassword(password). This approach allows for dynamic password assignment, which is a good security practice.Consider adding a comment to explicitly state that
passwordshould be a variable or configuration value, not a hardcoded string, to reinforce the security best practice.
5-19: LGTM with minor suggestions: Invalid usage example is correct but could be improved.The invalid section effectively demonstrates the improper use of a hardcoded password, which is the main focus of this security rule. However, there are a few minor improvements that could be made:
- Consider renaming the test method to follow common naming conventions, e.g.,
testHardcodedPassword().- There's a typo in
setport(line 15). It should besetPort.- The indentation is inconsistent. Consider using consistent indentation throughout the example.
Apply these changes to improve the example:
@Service public class JedisService implements IJedisService { -@Test -public void hardcoded() { -JedisFactory jedisFactory = new JedisFactory(); -jedisFactory.setHostName(hostName); -jedisFactory.setport(port); -jedisFactory.setPassword("asdf"); -jedisFactory.setDatabase(database); -} + @Test + public void testHardcodedPassword() { + JedisFactory jedisFactory = new JedisFactory(); + jedisFactory.setHostName(hostName); + jedisFactory.setPort(port); + jedisFactory.setPassword("asdf"); + jedisFactory.setDatabase(database); + } }tests/java/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java-test.yml (3)
2-9: LGTM: Valid scenario correctly demonstrates secure cookie setting.The
setSecureCookiemethod properly creates a secure cookie by explicitly setting the secure flag to true. This is a good example of how to correctly implement secure cookies in a Java web application.Consider adding
cookie.setHttpOnly(true);before adding the cookie to the response for additional security against XSS attacks.
10-18: LGTM: Invalid scenario correctly demonstrates insecure cookie setting.The
setCookiemethod creates a cookie without setting the secure flag, which accurately represents the security vulnerability being tested. This provides a clear contrast to the valid scenario and helps validate the effectiveness of the security rule.For improved clarity, consider adding a comment above the
setCookiemethod explaining that this is an example of an insecure implementation. For example:// Insecure implementation: Cookie is set without the secure flag @RequestMapping(value = "/cookie1", method = "GET") public void setCookie(@RequestParam String value, HttpServletResponse response) { // ... (existing code) }
1-18: Overall, excellent test configuration for the cookie-missing-secure-flag rule.This YAML file effectively defines both valid and invalid scenarios for testing the cookie-missing-secure-flag security rule in Java applications. The contrasting examples clearly illustrate the difference between secure and insecure cookie implementations, which will be valuable for developers and security auditors.
Consider expanding this test suite in the future to cover edge cases, such as:
- Setting multiple cookies with mixed security settings.
- Updating existing cookies to change their secure flag.
- Testing the behavior with different HTTP methods (POST, PUT, etc.).
These additions would further strengthen the robustness of your security testing.
rules/java/security/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java.yml (3)
4-12: LGTM: Informative message and note.The message clearly explains the issue and provides an actionable solution. The note adds valuable context by referencing CWE-614 and providing an OWASP link for further reading.
Consider adding a brief explanation of what CWE-614 represents in the note, e.g., "CWE-614: Sensitive Cookie in HTTPS Session Without 'Secure' Attribute".
13-50: LGTM with suggestions: Complex but comprehensive utility definition.The MATCH_RESPONSE_COOKIE_STATEMENT utility is well-structured to catch instances of unsecured cookie creation. It effectively checks for 'addCookie' calls on 'response' objects and ensures no subsequent 'setSecure' or 'setValue' calls.
Consider the following improvements:
- Add comments explaining the purpose of each nested block to enhance readability.
- If possible, break down the complex structure into smaller, reusable components to improve maintainability.
- Consider adding a check for 'setHttpOnly(true)' as well, as it's another important security feature for cookies.
Example of adding a comment:
MATCH_RESPONSE_COOKIE_STATEMENT: kind: expression_statement all: - has: stopBy: neighbor kind: method_invocation all: # Check if the method is called on a 'response' object - has: stopBy: neighbor kind: identifier regex: "response" # ... (continue with other checks)
1-53: Overall assessment: Well-structured and effective security rule.This new rule for detecting cookies without the 'secure' flag in Java applications is well-defined and should be effective in identifying potential security vulnerabilities. The file is logically structured with clear sections for metadata, messaging, utility definition, and rule application.
To further enhance this rule and similar future rules:
- Consider creating a library of reusable components for common patterns in Java security rules. This could simplify the creation of new rules and improve consistency across the ruleset.
- Explore the possibility of parameterizing certain aspects of the rule (e.g., the specific method names to check for) to make it more flexible and easier to update.
- Consider adding unit tests for this rule to ensure it catches all intended cases and doesn't produce false positives.
Great job on implementing this important security check!
rules/java/security/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java.yml (3)
4-9: Consider adding Jedis-specific context to the message.The current message effectively communicates the risks of hard-coded secrets. To make it more relevant to this specific rule, consider adding a sentence mentioning the Jedis library context. For example:
A secret is hard-coded in the application. Secrets stored in source code, such as credentials, identifiers, and other types of sensitive data, can be leaked and used by internal or external malicious actors. Use environment variables to securely provide credentials and other secrets or retrieve them from a secure vault or Hardware Security Module (HSM). + This rule specifically detects hard-coded passwords in Jedis library usage for Redis connections.This addition would help developers quickly understand the specific context of the rule.
10-13: Improve formatting of the note section.The note section provides valuable references, but its formatting could be improved for better readability. Consider the following changes:
note: >- - [CWE-798] Use of Hard-coded Credentials. - [REFERENCES] - - https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Secrets_Management_Cheat_Sheet.html + References: + - [CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/798.html) + - [OWASP Secrets Management Cheat Sheet](https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Secrets_Management_Cheat_Sheet.html)This format provides clearer links and better organization of the references.
242-248: Add a comment explaining the rule's strategy.The rule section effectively combines all the match patterns. To improve clarity, consider adding a comment explaining the overall strategy of the rule. For example:
rule: # This rule detects hard-coded passwords in various Jedis usage scenarios. # It checks for password setting in JedisFactory, Jedis.JedisFactory, # and related classes across different import patterns. kind: expression_statement any: - matches: MATCH_PATTERN_JEDISFACTORY - matches: MATCH_PATTERN_CLIENT_JEDIS.JEDISFACTORY - matches: MATCH_PATTERN_JEDIS.JEDISFACTORY - matches: MATCH_PATTERN_REDIS_CLIENT_JEDIS.JEDISFACTORYThis comment would help other developers quickly understand the purpose and strategy of the rule.
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- rules/java/security/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java.yml (1 hunks)
- rules/java/security/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java.yml (1 hunks)
- tests/snapshots/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java-snapshot.yml (1 hunks)
- tests/snapshots/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java-snapshot.yml (1 hunks)
- tests/java/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java-test.yml (1 hunks)
- tests/java/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java-test.yml (1 hunks)
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tests/java/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java-test.yml (1)
1-5: LGTM: File structure and identifier are well-defined.The file is properly structured with a clear identifier and distinct sections for valid and invalid cases. This structure is appropriate for defining security rules and providing examples.
tests/java/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java-test.yml (1)
1-1: LGTM: Clear and descriptive identifier.The identifier
cookie-missing-secure-flag-javaaccurately describes the security rule being tested and follows a clear naming convention.tests/__snapshots__/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java-snapshot.yml (1)
12-35: LGTM: Labels are correctly definedThe labels are well-structured and accurately highlight different parts of the
response.addCookie(cookie);line. This will be helpful for visualization or documentation purposes.rules/java/security/cookie-missing-secure-flag-java.yml (2)
1-3: LGTM: Rule metadata is well-defined.The rule ID is descriptive, the language is correctly specified as Java, and the severity level of 'warning' is appropriate for this security issue.
51-53: LGTM: Concise and effective rule definition.The rule is well-defined, leveraging the MATCH_RESPONSE_COOKIE_STATEMENT utility. This structure promotes reusability and keeps the rule definition clean.
tests/__snapshots__/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java-snapshot.yml (2)
17-92: Labels section looks goodThe labels section accurately identifies and styles different parts of the code snapshot. This will be helpful for highlighting and analysis purposes.
1-92: Summary of findings and next stepsThis snapshot file reveals several issues that need to be addressed:
- A security vulnerability due to a hardcoded password.
- An unusual placement of a test method within a service class.
- A typo in a method name.
While the labels section is correctly structured, the content of the snapshot needs significant improvements to adhere to best practices and security standards.
Next steps:
- Address the security vulnerability by implementing secure password management.
- Restructure the test code to separate it from the service class.
- Fix the typo in the method name.
- After making these changes, update the snapshot file to reflect the improvements.
To ensure these issues are addressed across the codebase, run the following verification script:
rules/java/security/jedis-jedisfactory-hardcoded-password-java.yml (2)
1-3: LGTM: Metadata section is well-defined.The rule ID, language, and severity level are appropriately set for a Java security rule detecting hard-coded passwords in Jedis library usage.
1-248: Overall, this is a well-structured and comprehensive security rule.This new rule for detecting hard-coded passwords in Jedis library usage is well-defined and should effectively identify potential security vulnerabilities. The rule covers various scenarios of Jedis usage and provides clear guidance on best practices.
While the rule is functional as-is, consider implementing the suggested improvements to enhance clarity, maintainability, and developer experience:
- Add Jedis-specific context to the message.
- Improve formatting of the note section.
- Refactor the utils section to reduce repetition.
- Add a comment explaining the rule's strategy in the rule section.
These changes would make the rule more robust and easier to maintain in the long term.
Summary by CodeRabbit
CookieControllerandJedisServiceclasses to support new rules.