Two java rules 18Oct2024 #37
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WalkthroughThis pull request introduces new security rules for Java applications regarding HTTP cookies. Two rules are added: one detects cookies set without the 'HttpOnly' flag, and the other identifies cookies missing the 'HttpOnly' flag altogether. Additionally, corresponding test cases and snapshots are created to validate these rules. The changes enhance cookie security by ensuring developers are alerted to potential vulnerabilities related to cookie handling. Changes
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rules/java/security/cookie-httponly-false-java.yml (4)
3-7: Message content is informative and actionable.The message clearly explains the purpose of the 'HttpOnly' flag, its security implications, and provides guidance on how to set it correctly.
Consider adding a brief mention of the potential consequences of not setting the 'HttpOnly' flag, such as vulnerability to XSS attacks. This could further emphasize the importance of following this security practice.
8-11: Note provides valuable references.The note correctly references CWE-1004 and provides a link to CAPEC-463, which offers additional context for the vulnerability.
Consider adding a brief description of what CWE-1004 and CAPEC-463 represent to provide more context within the rule itself. Additionally, you might want to include a link to the CWE-1004 page for consistency with the CAPEC link provided.
12-13: Rule pattern correctly identifies explicit 'HttpOnly' false setting.The pattern
$COOKIE.setHttpOnly(false);accurately detects instances where the 'HttpOnly' flag is explicitly set to false.Consider expanding the rule to catch cases where 'setHttpOnly' is not called at all on a cookie object, as this is also insecure. This could be done by creating an additional rule or modifying this one to use a more complex pattern that checks for the absence of 'setHttpOnly(true)' after cookie creation.
1-13: Well-structured and complete rule definition.The rule contains all necessary components (id, language, message, note, and pattern) and follows the correct YAML structure.
Consider adding the following enhancements to make the rule even more robust and informative:
- Include a 'severity' field to indicate the importance of this security issue (e.g., high, medium, low).
- Add a 'category' field to group this rule with other related security rules (e.g., 'cookie-security' or 'web-application-security').
- Include 'tags' to improve searchability and categorization (e.g., ['cookie', 'httponly', 'security']).
- Add a 'fix' section with a code snippet demonstrating the correct way to set the 'HttpOnly' flag.
These additions would provide more context and make the rule more useful for developers and security teams.
tests/__snapshots__/cookie-httponly-false-java-snapshot.yml (1)
1-16: Consider adding documentation to clarify the snapshot's purpose.While the snapshot correctly demonstrates an insecure cookie setting, it would be beneficial to add a comment or documentation explaining that this is intentionally insecure and used for testing purposes. This can prevent misunderstandings and accidental use of this pattern in production code.
Consider adding a comment like this at the beginning of the file:
# This snapshot demonstrates an insecure cookie setting for security testing purposes. # DO NOT use this pattern in production code.tests/__snapshots__/cookie-missing-httponly-java-snapshot.yml (2)
9-14: Approved with suggestion: Consider adding HttpOnly flag for comprehensive security.This method correctly sets the 'Secure' flag on the cookie, which is a good security practice. However, to fully align with the PR objectives and provide a comprehensive test case, consider also setting the 'HttpOnly' flag.
You could modify the method to include both flags:
@RequestMapping(value = "/cookie2", method = "GET") public void setSecureCookie(@RequestParam String value, HttpServletResponse response) { Cookie cookie = new Cookie("cookie", value); cookie.setSecure(true); + cookie.setHttpOnly(true); response.addCookie(cookie); }This change would provide a test case for a fully secure cookie implementation.
1-19: Approved: Well-structured snapshot for testing HttpOnly flag rule.The snapshot is well-structured and provides clear test cases for the 'HttpOnly' flag security rule. It includes both a non-secure and a partially secure implementation, which are excellent for testing purposes.
For improved clarity, consider adding a comment or description at the beginning of the file explaining the purpose of these test cases. This could help other developers understand the intent behind these snippets more quickly.
tests/java/cookie-missing-httponly-java-test.yml (3)
2-6: LGTM: Valid section demonstrates cookie deletion.The valid section correctly shows how to "delete" a cookie by setting its value to an empty string and its max age to 0. This is appropriate for the test case.
Consider adding an additional valid case that explicitly sets a cookie with the HttpOnly flag. This would provide a clear contrast to the invalid cases. For example:
- | Cookie cookie = new Cookie("secureCookie", "value"); cookie.setHttpOnly(true); response.addCookie(cookie);
7-19: LGTM: Invalid section demonstrates missing HttpOnly flag.The invalid section correctly shows two scenarios where cookies are set without the HttpOnly flag, which is the primary focus of this test case.
Consider the following improvements:
- Use POST instead of GET for setting cookies. While GET can technically set cookies, it's not considered best practice. Example:
- @RequestMapping(value = "/cookie1", method = "GET") + @RequestMapping(value = "/cookie1", method = RequestMethod.POST)
- Use more descriptive cookie names. Example:
- Cookie cookie = new Cookie("cookie", value); + Cookie cookie = new Cookie("userPreference", value);
- Add a comment explaining why these are invalid cases:
invalid: # The following examples are invalid because they set cookies without the HttpOnly flag - | @RequestMapping(value = "/cookie1", method = RequestMethod.POST) ...These changes would make the test cases more realistic and educational.
1-19: Overall, the test case is well-structured and serves its purpose.This test case effectively demonstrates scenarios where the HttpOnly flag is missing from cookies in Java applications. It includes both valid (cookie deletion) and invalid (cookies set without HttpOnly) cases, which is good for comprehensive testing.
To further enhance this test case:
- Consider adding a valid case that explicitly sets a cookie with the HttpOnly flag.
- In the invalid cases, consider using POST instead of GET for setting cookies, as it's more aligned with best practices.
- Use more descriptive cookie names in the examples to make them more realistic.
These enhancements would make the test case more robust and educational for developers using this rule.
tests/java/cookie-httponly-false-java-test.yml (1)
13-13: Consider removing the unnecessary empty line.There's an empty line (line 13) between the
invalid:key and the method definition. This line doesn't serve any purpose and can be removed for consistency.invalid: - | - @RequestMapping(value = "/cookie4", method = "GET")rules/java/security/cookie-missing-httponly-java.yml (3)
4-8: Consider adding more specific guidance in the message.The message is clear and informative, explaining the importance of the 'HttpOnly' flag. However, the suggestion for setting the flag could be more specific.
Consider updating the last line to include the full method call:
- 'cookie.setHttpOnly(true); + 'cookie.setHttpOnly(true);' before adding the cookie to the response.This addition provides more context on when to set the flag in the code flow.
13-14: LGTM: Pattern correctly identifies cookie addition.The pattern accurately targets the method call for adding a cookie to the response.
Consider adding a comment to explain the variables used in the pattern:
rule: pattern: $RESPONSE.addCookie($COOKIE); # $RESPONSE represents the HTTP response object, $COOKIE represents the cookie being addedThis addition would improve clarity for future maintainers.
15-23: LGTM: Conditions effectively identify cookies without HttpOnly flag.The conditions correctly exclude cases where the cookie value is empty or the HttpOnly flag is already set.
Consider adding an additional condition to check for method chaining, which is a common pattern in Java:
- not: follows: stopBy: end pattern: $COOKIE.setHttpOnly($$$).setValue($$$);This would catch cases where the HttpOnly flag is set as part of a method chain.
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rules/java/security/cookie-httponly-false-java.yml (1)
1-2: LGTM: Rule identifier and language specification are well-defined.The rule ID 'cookie-httponly-false-java' is descriptive and follows a consistent naming convention. The language specification 'java' is correct for this Java-specific rule.
tests/__snapshots__/cookie-httponly-false-java-snapshot.yml (2)
1-16: LGTM: Snapshot correctly demonstrates insecure cookie setting.The snapshot accurately captures a method that sets a cookie with both
secureandhttpOnlyflags set tofalse, which is an insecure practice. This is valuable for security testing and serves as a good negative example.
1-16: Verify existence of a corresponding secure cookie test case.This snapshot demonstrates the insecure setting of a cookie. It's important to ensure that there's also a corresponding positive test case that demonstrates the secure way of setting cookies (with both
secureandhttpOnlyflags set totrue).Let's verify if such a test case exists:
If this search doesn't yield results, consider creating a complementary snapshot that demonstrates the secure way of setting cookies.
tests/__snapshots__/cookie-missing-httponly-java-snapshot.yml (1)
4-8: Approved: Correctly implements an insecure cookie for testing purposes.This method serves as a good test case for detecting cookies set without the 'HttpOnly' flag. It accurately represents a scenario where a cookie is created and added to the response without proper security measures.
To ensure this test case is properly utilized, let's verify if there's a corresponding rule implementation:
tests/java/cookie-missing-httponly-java-test.yml (1)
1-1: LGTM: Test case ID is clear and descriptive.The test case ID 'cookie-missing-httponly-java' accurately describes the purpose of this test, which is to check for missing HttpOnly flags in Java cookie implementations.
tests/java/cookie-httponly-false-java-test.yml (3)
1-1: LGTM: File identifier is clear and consistent.The identifier "cookie-httponly-false-java" accurately describes the test case and follows a consistent naming convention.
2-10: LGTM: Valid test case demonstrates secure cookie handling.The
setSecureHttponlyCookiemethod correctly sets both thesecureandhttpOnlyflags totrue, which is a best practice for cookie security. The method signature, request mapping, and cookie handling are all implemented correctly.
11-20: LGTM: Invalid test case correctly demonstrates insecure cookie handling.The
explicitDisablemethod intentionally sets both thesecureandhttpOnlyflags tofalse, which is correct for demonstrating an insecure cookie configuration in this test case. The method signature, request mapping, and cookie handling are all implemented as intended for this negative test scenario.rules/java/security/cookie-missing-httponly-java.yml (3)
1-3: LGTM: Rule identifier and metadata are well-defined.The rule ID is descriptive, the severity level is appropriate for this security issue, and the language specification is correct.
9-12: LGTM: Comprehensive note with relevant references.The note provides valuable additional context, including the correct CWE reference and a link to the OWASP community for further information.
1-23: Overall, this is a well-defined and valuable security rule.The rule effectively identifies instances where cookies are set without the HttpOnly flag, which is an important security consideration. The structure is clear, the message is informative, and the conditions are logically sound. The minor suggestions provided will further enhance its effectiveness and maintainability.
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